A Polk County judge on Friday granted a change of venue in a civil case filed by the county's former human resources chief alleging he was wrongfully fired for refusing to aid a conspiracy to ...

Polk County Deputy Administrator Sarah Boese filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation, harassment, and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit claims Boese was unfairly passed over for the county ...

Polk County Fire Rescue will open its 45th station, Moore Road Fire Station 25, in Lakeland on May 23. The $5.97 million station will house an engine company and a tanker truck, serving the area ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — After Polk County School Board members decided to eliminate Polk Virtual School, some Polk County families say they’re left scrambling for options for next school year.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The manhunt for Polk County murder suspect Taiwan Blandin, 30, continues. Officials still searching for murder, sexual battery suspect Taiwan Blandin Authorities now linking ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County investigators believe arson may have played a role in an early morning house fire that spread to a nearby vehicle. Polk County Fire Rescue said it was ...

Nine bills sponsored by Polk County legislators passed during the session, covering topics such as land transfer, veteran assistance and child pornography definitions. Several bills introduced by ...