Polk County is one of the lowest-funded school districts in the state, ranking 63rd out of 67 counties for per-pupil funding.

Polk County’s children are at a disadvantage when it comes to learning, according to the latest Child Well-Being Index by the ...

Is it a mathematical day or a foodie day? If you're not worried about your own circumference and looking for a slice in Polk County, we've got suggestions.

Theft suspects in Florida have been deemed “Ms. Dookie” and “Mr. Clean” after using a unique and unsanitary distraction on employees.

The duo allegedly loaded up a cart with cleaning supplies and beer, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But before leaving the store, Joyce, 57, reportedly defecated on the store’s floor — ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested again, this time in South Carolina.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Wednesday the arrest of Jordan Montoya, 27, in South Carolina, ...

As leaders in the Florida House and Senate, Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, and Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, have so far filed no bills.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will be voting on a resolution to settle with County Administrator John Norris on Tuesday. In early January, Norris was placed on paid administrative leave ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is giving $1.5 million to help expand Winter Haven’s railway to an industrial park in a project aimed at ...

On Monday, March 10, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million to Winter Haven through the Job Growth Grant Fund ...