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

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hope you’re hungry, it’s Burger Week in Polk County. This Friday marks the start of the second annual Burger Week, a celebration of the beloved American dish, which takes place from July 18-27. Over 50 restaurants are participating, with some offering classic renditions and others cooking up something brand new.

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.

The budget includes $10 million for Polk State College's planned Haines City-Davenport campus and $6.1 million for its Lakeland Academic Center.

A Polk County mother is raising awareness about the dangers of e-bikes after her son was hit and killed by a vehicle.

The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was Limestone County in Texas, which had had average of 125 flashes per square mile. That number was significantly higher than any other county in the U.S., including Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $3 million for an emergency operations center and fire facility in Haines City and $1 million for a municipal annex.

Property Appraiser Neil Combee has warned that the county will lose tax revenue with no commitment from developers "to reduce rents or construct new housing."

Each project is different, but one Polk County site offers a window into the challenging but rewarding process of restoring damaged land.

Florida leads the nation in population gains. Polk County is the fastest-growing county in the state, adding 24,287 people over the last year.

One person was killed early Friday morning after being involved in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake Alfred, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.