In addition to overseeing the county and its budget, the board makes key decisions that impact regional economic development, establish tax levies, enact ordinances, appoint individuals who serve on ...

Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to put a levy on the May ballot to fund operations at the fairgrounds and make ...

The big story: Freshman enrollment in Florida’s universities fell 4% in a year, similar to the decline being seen in higher ...

Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.

Golf is synonymous with Florida. It’s a fine sport, enjoyed by many. But the state has enough courses, considering how many ...

“In the state of Wisconsin, there are nine regional planning commissions, and WCWRPC covers seven counties, including Polk and extending all the way to the east over to Clark County covering St. Croix ...

A look at what the governing body of the state's largest county does.