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

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

DAVENPORT, Fla. – A domestic disturbance call in the Davenport Lakes community on Friday evening resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old man after he allegedly battered a victim and then resisted ...

Davenport Elementary in Florida, a Classical Revival building, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

After three straight years with a C grade, Polk County Public Schools improved its grade from to a B in the 2024-25 academic year, according to a report released July 7 by the Florida Department ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Polk County has a new medical examiner. The Board of Supervisors approved hiring Dr. Samuel Stanton as the new county M.E. on Tuesday. The position will be part-time.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man was injured after being shot by deputies in Polk County on Monday, the sheriff's office said. It happened in Poinciana.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed nearly $600 million from the state budget, impacting some Polk County projects. Haines City's emergency operations center, fire facility, and municipal annex ...

Polk County Property Appraiser Neil Combee raised concerns about the financial impact of Florida's Live Local Act on property tax revenues. The Live Local Act provides tax breaks to developers ...

Polk County students improved their passing rates in 24 of 36 tested categories on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) exams. While showing improvement in numerous categories, Polk ...