Known for 30A's white sand beaches and clear-blue waters, WaterColor, Florida is full of scenic beaches, serene bike trails, ...

Drivers will start seeing heavy equipment and an increased number of crews along I-4 east of U.S. 27, the Florida Department ...

The ranking examines small towns across the nation, using FBI data to figure out which spots are the safest for potential ...

Polk County has issued 6,886 citations to drivers in the first half of the school year, who were caught on camera failing to stop, when a school bus stop arm is out.

A controversial proposal for a new toll expressway running through eastern Polk County is meeting with opposition, including ...

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

The Florida Legislature allocated $16.2 million in 2021 for the renovation of Polk State's Winter Haven Fine Arts Building, which opened in 1978.

Every year, low- and moderate-income households miss out on tax credits and deductions worth thousands of dollars by not ...

A landlord is behind bars after he reportedly shot a tenant dead after an argument over the thermostat turned physical, ...

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

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

Hillsborough County is excited to enter a new year, one in which we celebrate our 191st birthday. What was recognized on Jan. 25, 1834, as the state’s 19th ...