Polk County’s level of immunization for kindergartners dropped from 96.3% in 2021 to 93.2% in 2023, still above the statewide ...

This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic ...

A former Polk County substitute teacher was arrested Wednesday after having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

The annual meeting is an opportunity for citizens to address the delegation before the legislative session. But speaking ...

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Polk County's median home was 1,806 square feet, listed at $196 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is down 2.1% from December 2023. Listings in Polk Coun ...

A former substitute teacher from Florida was arrested after he allegedly carried on an inappropriate relationship with a ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they arrested a Florida man Friday after he was caught creeping at a children's bus stop.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was joined by several local and state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, at a Wednesday ...

According to the sheriff's office, the man had been messaging the teen for about a year before the investigation began.

Jonathan Louis, 37, reportedly failed to notify his parole officer where he would reside after his release from jail in Lake ...

Investigators say the 23-year-old substitute chatted with the student through email, text and social media such as Instagram, ...