Portions of Highway 640 and Highway 55 were shut down Tuesday afternoon while crews respond to a vegetation fire.

Polk County deputies are looking for a person of interest tied to a staggering number of thefts at a single Publix location ...

Fire rescue officials say the fire broke out in a rural area, and no homes were threatened. Crews spent hours battling the ...

Polk County Utilities customers will be required to follow a once-per-week watering schedule beginning Feb. 8.

It’s a big win for us. We’ve been talking about Publix for decades,” City Manager Ryan Leavengood said. “A good get for the ...

Read full article: Death warrant signed for killer who kidnapped, raped child in Brevard County TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Raising the specter of not being able to meet future water needs, a Polk County ...

Polk County Sheriff's claims about immigrant arrests reveal most charges were for non-violent offenses like traffic ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a man who was wanted by authorities in three different parts of the ...

Not a single Central Florida restaurant earned a spot on 2026 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list. Here are some in Polk County that deserved a spot.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida law enforcement officials held a news conference Monday on an investigation that dates back to 2021. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Attorney General James Uthmeier ...

Discover the best local spots for an intimate date night or Valentine's Day dinner in Polk County, Florida. Shop heart-shaped ...