A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...

Nearly 50 protests are planned across Florida July 17, in response to what organizers call "civil and human attacks" by the ...

Polk County commissioners vote to decrease the setback for chicken coops, but a new state law prohibits their desired ...

The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was ...

Each project is different, but one Polk County site offers a window into the challenging but rewarding process of restoring ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...

Animal advocates in Polk County are gearing up to use their voices to advocate for change at Polk County Animal Control. And ...

Although school boards control local schools, Florida’s State Board of Education increasingly has flexed its authority to push district decisions and actions. New education commissioner Anastasios ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) –A Polk County fifth grader opened a lemonade stand to save up for a gaming console and to his surprise, he<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

The plan could dramatically change the junction of U.S. 92 and County Line Road and affect businesses on both sides. See the ...

Polk County's tourism strategy is paying off, with private businesses investing heavily in new attractions and accommodations ...

A 12-year-old Fortnite gamer was victimized twice in two days by “swatting” calls, and the culprits were his online ...