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

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

In January, a 16-year-old Haines City High School student told ... substitute teacher "Mr. Chase," according to Polk County Sheriff's Office. Florida Department of Children and Families was ...

USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at “relatively high” risk.

Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...

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 ...

according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said. A registered sex offender from Polk ...

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 ...

The median home in Polk County listed for $343,147 in December, slightly up from the previous month's $343,000, an analysis ...

which now houses the Polk County Life Services Center, the future welcome center location already is county owned. Additionally, the spot northwest of the city's downtown core serves as an ideal ...