The Polk County Commission took another step toward preservation of the county’s natural resources with the approvals of two land purchase agreements with Preservation of Natural Florida Inc. Under ...

Lakeland officials table proposed stormwater fee hike as commission clashes over who should be responsible for funding what ...

Businessman Vahooman Mirkhaef is seeking approval for a 19-story apartment tower at 557 W. Polk St. in the South Loop, ...

Cleveland and Bradley County lost some well-known men and women in 2025, some fixtures in the community through their ...

One incumbent, two city councilors, a legislative aide and a business owner are the candidates for Polk County Commissioner ...

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

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County officials have a pretty clear message on this New Year’s fireworks: don’t try them at home. “It’s dry so any spark or small ember, not only from fireworks, but outside ...

Measles has been confirmed in Polk County for the first time since 1996, according to the Polk County Health Department. One case was confirmed in an unvaccinated infant who was too young to be ...

Matt McCoy was reelected chair of the Polk County Board of Supervisors at the board's first meeting of 2026. Mark Holm was elected vice chair.

TAMPA, Fla. — This Hispanic Heritage Month, Spectrum News is shining a light on leaders in the community who are making a difference and inspiring others. That’s the case for the first Hispanic Polk ...

Each January, the Clark County assessor’s office updates property values for taxes due next year. For property owners, the relationship between property values and property taxes, how taxes are ...