Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.

The Florida Turnpike Enterprise is exploring plans to build an extension of the Polk Parkway from SR-60 near Lake Wales, possibly disturbing the serenity of Bok Tower Gardens.

A cornerstone of the county's efforts to transform the eastern part of the county is the U.S. Army Reserve equipment concentration site.

A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.

Map view of the six-mile corridor between I-4 and East Lake Parker Drive in the northern part of Lakeland. The city was awarded a $75,000 grant last summer by the state to create an economic plan for ...

The forecast for Monday calls for dry conditions with cloudy skies and cool temperatures in Central Florida, but on-and-off rain is expected midweek. Is snow possible?

The Central Polk Parkway East is proposed to run from SR 60 on the west side of Lake Wales to connect to 17-92. A planned ...

Immigration lawyers in Polk County began receiving calls from worried residents soon after Donald Trump’s election to a second term as president.

A Florida grandmother was acquitted of manslaughter in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter, but was convicted on a ...

A 13-week grief support program for adults who have lost a loved one by death. 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 20, ...

Most Lakeland roads were designed for cars, not people. That's a perilous reality for residents who walk — by choice or ...