For more than a decade, the state and county have coveted a high-speed alternative to U.S. 27. Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss a route.

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is conducting an alternative corridor evaluation for the Central Polk ... map, runs along the west side of U.S. 17-92 north beyond Ronald Reagan Parkway to the ...

Here's what to expect this week. What's the weather forecast for Polk County, Florida? There's a chance for rain Monday afternoon or evening as another cold front moves through Florida.

The four possible paths cut through a swath of eastern Polk County, with various impacts on development and the environment.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— A West Palm Beach man was arrested in Polk County after traveling to meet a minor to engage in sexual activity, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced.

According to Census data, Polk County, Florida, ranked fifth in the country for the largest gains after adding 29,948 residents in 2023. A Lakeland native and realtor, Brian Stephens, told ABC ...

NOW. THREATS SCREAMING IN POLK COUNTY. SUPERVISORS ALMOST GETTING INTO A PHYSICAL FIGHT. A REPORT FROM THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETAILS THE TENSE ARGUMENTS BETWEEN POLK COUNTY’S TOP ...

Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors after administrator John Norris was placed on leave Friday, according to a report filed with the Polk County ...

Newly elected Polk County Supervisors Mark Holm and Jill Altringer have indicated they intend to work at the jobs they had before the November election as well as their $150,000 a year full-time ...

Another storm is moving across the United States, but Florida residents won't see the Arctic blast that brought record snowfall and frigid temperatures to the Sunshine State last week. The storm that ...

After a week of freezing temperatures across Florida last week and frost Sunday in some areas, the question now is what can Florida residents expect this week. That depends on where you are, but the ...

The new restaurant, Kresgeville Eatery & Bar, will open at 593 Interchange Road in Polk Township, manager Ashley Finnigan said. “We just thought it was a good opportunity to expand,” she said.