By Tim Henderson Stateline Immigration was the biggest factor in population growth for many booming Sun Belt counties as well ...

"Excessive drinking" includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, drinking while pregnant, and underage drinking, according to ...

More than 11 cities and landmarks in South Florida are celebrating centennials over the next two years. WLRN News is ...

With only one access point to two wildfires totaling over 2,000 acres in Polk County, firefighters from across the nation are racing to navigate infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene to ...

Excessive drinking” includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, drinking while pregnant, and underage drinking, according to the ...

Polk County’s ranking for child health jumped to 28th this year — up from 44th last year and 54th the year before, according ...

On the “Find Your Legislators” page, you can also check your voter registration card, contact your Supervisor of Elections, ...

The Florida legislature offers people a way to find and contact their elected officials online. Here's a step-by-step guide ...

Each year, Florida lawmakers meet for 60 days to pass bills that affect your daily life. The 2025 regular legislative session began Tuesday, March 4. The Florida legislature offers people a way to ...

Rebecca Petit heads up ABC Action News coverage in Polk County, joining the team in December 2020. She’s a native of Miami, Fla., and glad to be back in the Sunshine State. Prior to joining ABC ...