Polk educator Ralph Frier, 78, has no plans to retire. He's having too much fun leading an effort to build a school in Kenya.

The investigations collectively seized a staggering 64 pounds of fentanyl – enough to claim millions of lives and marking the most significant single seizure in Polk County's history.

Polk County's median home was 1,816 square feet, listed at $193 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is down 3% from May 2024.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — On March 3, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received a call from the Polk County Sheriff's Office reporting that an alligator had attacked a kayaker.

The Central Polk Parkway East would pass through land that contains the endangered blushing scrub mint plant, advocates say. It's found only in Polk County.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — There is a hidden spot in Polk County where pilots have been going to for 60 years to get a specialized type of training. It’s also a place where anyone can come and go for ...

When can school start in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year? Florida law prohibits schools from starting any earlier than Aug. 10. For the 2025-2026 school year, Aug. 10 falls on a Sunday.

Winter Haven is the last American Legion baseball program left in Polk County, the local example of a growing trend for the once-popular option for high school summer baseball. Here's how local ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — This year, Lake Wales High School, part of Lake Wales Charter Schools, will be getting more in line with Polk County Public Schools with the addition of a metal detector.

A Botetourt County school bus driver is facing 25 counts of assault and battery. The charges were brought as part of an ongoing investigation into reports from county school officials of ...

The Palm Beach County School District would get an additional $18 million in state funding if Gov. Ron DeSantis does not make significant changes to the budget passed by state lawmakers in June.

NewsChannel 5's Carrie Sharp paid a visit to the Wilson County bus garage today where she learned most routes are filled for the upcoming school year. That's welcome news for students and parents.