The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was ...

AUBURNDALE, Fla. — A pedestrian was killed after being injured when he was hit by a train in Polk County. The Polk County ...

A Polk County 5th grader's lemonade stand sold out thanks to some unexpected customers.

Ex-Polk County HR chief Jim Nahas' claim of extortion by Polk County leaders, dismissed in 2023, is reinstated as the case heads for trial.

The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive Thursday, July 17, at First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm ...

One person has died after being hit by a CSX train in Auburndale, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies said ...

Polk County officials have released the name of the victim involved in a fatal incident at Big Bradley Falls over the weekend ...

The BriefThe Polk County Sheriff's Office says a train hit and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday.The investigation unfolded in the area of Recker Hwy. and W. Derby Ave.No further details on the train ...

Each project is different, but one Polk County site offers a window into the challenging but rewarding process of restoring ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — On Thursday, News Channel 8 brought you a story about two out-of-state teens arrested for prank ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is currently on the scene of a fatal crash investigation ...

The environmental group pointed to a 1992 federal rule that barred using phosphogypsum in road projects and to potential cancer risks.