With nine months under his belt as the new Polk County Property Appraiser, Neil Combee is living up to his campaign promise. A veteran public servant, Combee was elected last year saying he was ready ...

The Lakeland-based grocer has leased the buildings for $1 per year for 30 years. They're part of its plans for a massive IT ...

Polk County homeowners should review their Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices, recently mailed, to understand their potential tax obligations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Public budget hearings are ...

The owner of an average priced home in unincorporated Polk County would see an increase of about $180 in the upcoming budget year. The proposed $3.4 billion budget includes a 2% cost of living ...