A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the way. Here's what to expect.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said a former gymnastics coach was arrested Wednesday after he admitted to having sexual intercourse with a minor he used to coach.

The Polk County legislative delegation will hold its annual meeting Aug. 12 starting at 1 at the Polk County Commission Building in Bartow.

Michelle Ackelson is accused of animal neglect. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the animals were taken from a mobile home on Northeast 46th Avenue. All the animals are being examined at the Animal Rescue League. Ackelson was booked into the Polk County Jail, but has since been released.

FDOT is now working to improve traffic flow at the intersection of County Line Road and US 92, by raising the roads above the railroad.

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has issued a blue-green algae caution for Lake Crago in Lakeland near the boat ramp, Lake Pierce in Lake Wales, and Lake Hamilton in Dundee.

Students in a building located at Bartow Executive Airport are using a $280,000 simulator, typically reserved for the military and few other schools in the nation.

Maddox Moore, 15, of Polk County, was visiting his grandparents in New Smyrna Beach earlier this month when he was hit by a car while riding his new e-bike. He died days later in the hospital. His mother, Summer Barnes, is now sharing his story in hopes of preventing another tragedy.

Deputies say Steven Scott had a large amount of a "crystal-like substances" that tested positive for both methamphetamine and fentanyl.

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