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.

Fourteen schools run by the district improved their grades in 2024-25, including five that improved from a D to a C. None of ...

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 ...

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

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced the arrests of two out-of-state teenagers accused of swatting a ...

Graduation rates in Polk County increased from 78% to 83%, according to state data.

Polk County Public Schools hasn't raised ticket prices for high school football games since 2011. That's changing this coming ...

Property Appraiser Neil Combee has warned that the county will lose tax revenue with no commitment from developers "to reduce ...