Rapid, unplanned development leaves county short of utility capacity, contemplating big increases in impact fees and an ...

A Florida newborn is the proud owner of a talking Sheriff Grady Judd doll after she decided to make her way into the world in ...

In fact, Polk income levels are significantly lower than the rest of Florida. “The growth of Polk County continues to be remarkable,” said Gary Ralston, managing partner at SVN Saunders ...

A Polk County Veterans Service officer will be stationed on the second floor in office 2049 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Monday ...

But the commissioners' vote added credence to unfounded allegations contained within the resolution that the 2020 elections in Florida and Polk County – from voter registration to election ...

Fire Chief Hezedean Smith was placed on two weeks of administrative leave after announcing his resignation from Polk County Fire Rescue. Resigning Polk County Fire Rescue chief has been placed on ...

Researchers have been tracking endangered panthers using trail cameras and spreading awareness about how more can help save ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A Florida newborn is the proud owner of a talking Sheriff Grady Judd doll after she decided to make her way into the world in the parking lot of a Polk County Sheriff’s Office ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County fire chief has resigned after the release of a report that he alleged was a violation of his rights and discriminatory treatment. Hezedean Smith submitted his ...

The nearly $3 billion Polk County spending plan that passed on Monday will raise ... That cut won't be enough to offset rising property values. Still, Florida's Save Our Homes caps the annual increase ...

The nearly $3 billion Polk County spending plan that passed on Monday ... That cut won't be enough to offset rising property values. Still, Florida's Save Our Homes caps the annual increase ...