Eleven municipalities in Polk County hold elections in April. If you're thinking about running, here's what you need to know.

At an unruly Town Commission meeting, residents shouted their anger about traffic, water, infrastructure and other ails of ...

Another city in Polk County has moved one step closer to removing fluoride from its water. On March 17, Bartow City ...

The decision seeks to improve work-life balance for first responders and reduce burnout among the county’s 700 firefighters.

When individuals are incarcerated, we as a society expect prison custodians will provide adequate medical needs.” ...

As of Feb. 14, there are 17 Florida counties with a drought index over 500, which indicates drought and increased fire danger ...

EXCLUSIVE — During President Donald Trump’s first term in office, he selected Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady ... The sheriff also scrutinized cities under Democratic leadership.

A Florida driver fast asleep beside a store’s gas pumps turned violent when awakened and bit a deputy’s K-9 partner on the ...

There are 17 Florida counties with an average drought index over 500, which means there is drought and an increased risk of fire danger: As of Feb. 14, Polk County officially measured 450-499 on ...

The town commission delayed decisions on two housing ... construction in the fast-growing town and surrounding areas of Polk County, including Haines City and Dundee. The town administration ...