John Velebir of Winter Haven has previously served as first vice chair and treasurer of the Polk County Republican Executive ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Additional lanes are in the works for a portion of Interstate 4 in Polk County. According to the Florida ...

Detectives responded to the fatal crash between Fort Meade and Bowling Green and determined the bicyclist was hit from behind. The northbound lanes of US 17 were closed for three ...

One of the oldest citrus producers in the state is shutting down. It comes as another blow to the already struggling industry ...

In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.

Police have confirmed the identity of the body found floating in Lake Clinch to be 26-year-old Daniel Angeles-Dimas, who had been missing since Jan. 2.

Polk County is becoming more popular as a place to move because of competitive home prices opportunity and slower pace of life ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida Department of Corrections officer was arrested on Saturday after crashing his vehicle into a ...