With the long-awaited sobering and mental health crisis center open, Polk County officials are turning their attention to its next-door neighbor ― a refugee and immigrant welcome center.

Polk County Public Schools is launching its second attempt to find a successor to its longtime attorney, Wes Bridges, who retired last year. School Board members received a briefing at their Jan ...

Eight current or former Polk County residents who were convicted or faced prosecution for their roles in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, will likely be free and clear soon after a sweeping ...

(This story was changed to include newer images and video.) As a historic winter storm races across North Florida, Polk County should escape freezing temperatures and snowfall through Saturday.

The death of a 29-year-old employee at the Mosaic plant in Polk County last year has led to multiple violations and over $30,000 in penalties being issued against the company.

Polk County Public Schools is launching its second attempt to find a successor to its longtime attorney, Wes Bridges, who retired last year. School Board members received a briefing at their Jan. 14 ...

Eight current or former Polk County residents who were convicted or faced prosecution for their roles in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, will likely be free and clear soon after a sweeping ...

It’s more lawlessness by the returning President.” John Velebir, chair of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee, praised Trump for the pardoning of what he called “the J6 political ...

DAVENPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — Rescuers responded to a fire that broke out on Sunday, leaving two people injured, one of them a Polk County Deputy. Polk County Fire Rescuers responded to a call around ...

Musician John Sykes, the guitarist for Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and more, has died. He was 65. Sykes passed away after battling cancer, according to a post shared on his verified social media accounts.