Construction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

Polk County health officials say they've seen a "significant increase" in schools with at least 10% of their student body ...

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