Polk County Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid said that he does not expect Crystal Lake Elementary to need another year to achieve a C grade.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A traffic stop conducted by Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) deputies on Saturday evening resulted in ...

Outlook: Polk teams are even bigger long shots in this district to make the playoffs. George Jenkins is ranked No. 14 in the ...

Among all the complaints about Polk County's governing board, some members having two jobs is a bit of a yawner, writes the Register editorial board.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in Lakeland on January 27 to investigate a domestic disturbance call. According to reports, the victim was living with the suspect, Amy Burgess ...

The death toll on area roads, already very high in recent months, rose again Saturday morning after a fatal crash that ...

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

The district said the closure will also allow for additional recovery time for those who are affected by these viruses.

Police say Ashley Gandolfi's body was found in the wreckage of a car crash, driven by her boyfriend, Tyler Holman. Police say she died by gunshot, not the crash.

A Salem man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, then crashing a car with her body inside, appeared in court Friday.

The proposal from Fortress Secured LLC set a total project cost of $182.2 million and a construction timeline of 22 months ...

Amid ongoing Polk County rancor, Supervisor Tom Hockensmith alleges Des Moines City Council member Joe Gatto is angling for his board seat.