Polk County commissioners have reopened the fight over an 856-acre non-phosphate sand mine planned near Lake Wales, voting ...

The Solon Area Democrat Supervisor Meet and Greet brought over 25 people and included brief introductions with a 12-minute session, where candidates rotated between three tables discussing affordable ...

A resident of Masterpiece Road in Lake Wales found his dog standing over a bat in the yard on March 21, and the bat later ...

Jeanifer Weldon was abducted and murdered in September 1987, a case bearing striking resemblance to the one leading to James ...

Days after a man was found dead at an apartment complex, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that an arrest has finally been made.

Polk County commissioners approved a new right-of-way sign ordinance, allowing $250 fines for unauthorized signs.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest fire burned more than 400 acres near State Road 60 in the River ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Edith Thomas has been working in Polk County Public Schools for 31 years. She started out as the school nurse at R. Bruce Wagner Elementary and then decided to become a paraeducator.

The national average gas price climbed overnight to its highest level in four years. See prices across Central Florida: ...

Seminole County leaders begin long-awaited drainage project after years of flooding problems in the Midway community.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — A Lake County food pantry is working to keep its shelves stocked during a tough post-holiday crunch. Lake Cares in Mount Dora says its donations have fallen as the need to feed ...

The 1,500-mile, monthlong walk coincides to National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It begins March 31 in Key West and concludes May 1 at the steps of the ...