Joe Halman, Polk's deputy county manager for public safety, will become Haines City's new public safety director.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office recently settled a lawsuit over the death of Shaun Seaman, who was killed by a violent ...

Bills filed by Polk County lawmakers cover artificial intelligence, homestead tax exemptions, prescription drugs, education ...

The FHSAA released the new football districts before the holiday break. Here is a look at how Polk teams made out.

Lake Wales, Auburndale finish 1-2 in both Traditional and Olympic at Polk County Girls Weightlifting Championships.

"Bachelorette" reality star, Florida native Tyler Cameron surprised The ROAR cheerleaders in the locker room at Jacksonville ...

Florida football lost another one of its tight ends from the 2025 roster as Tony Livingston announced his decision to enter ...

Between the Jaguars and the Bills, there are some exciting celebrity names attached to each franchise. Bill Murray or Hailee ...

The application period opens Jan. 12 for places in magnet schools, career academies and advanced programs in Polk County ...

R. Bruce Anderson is the Dr. Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay Jr. Endowed Chair in American History, Government, and Civics and ...

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin milling and resurfacing U.S. 17 the night of Jan. 11 between Bartow and ...

A Lakeland advocate for people with disabilities asks what's a fully disabled person to do with less than $1,000 per month.