Six people are candidates for the two Polk County commissioner seats on the ballot in the May 19 primary election.

A property owner is fed up with flooding she claims started after Polk County constructed a road drain several years ago.

The new sand mine proposal is 200 acres smaller than the original after the company negotiated with residents of Saddlebag Lake Resort.

A homeowner if fed up with flooding on her property that she claims started after Polk County constructed a road drain years ago. FOX 13’s Carla Bayron reports.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into a burglary and vandalism case involving hate speech on a ...

Flooding has taken a costly toll on Polk County and its residents, and county leaders say they are now taking steps to break the cycle of repeated damage and repairs.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest fire burned more than 400 acres near State Road 60 in the River ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Parts of the Bay area will have Election Day races Tuesday, most notably the city of Lakeland. The Lakeland mayor’s spot, along with two commission seats, will be determined on ...

A newly released state audit found 12 findings in Polk County government, including a recurring material issue that has now appeared for multiple years.On Tuesd ...

The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 3:52 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Polk and Highlands counties.

Polk County Assessor Randy Ripperger today will advise a conference board against adopting recommendations from a new ...

Four-time Super Bowl champion Matt Millen's oceanfront mansion in St. Johns County is for sale, asking $19.5 million.