There are 17 Florida counties with an average drought index over 500, which means there is drought and an increased risk of fire danger: As of Feb. 14, Polk ... of the county near River Ranch ...

“In fact, in 2022, these Central Florida counties ... in Polk County. For example, economic development agencies could utilize existing land around Lakeland, including the acreage near ...

Polk County ranks 57th out of 67 Florida counties in the 2025 Child Well-Being Index. The county showed improvement in seven categories, including children in poverty and teen drug use.

FLORIDA — Polk County on Friday issued ... which reflects extreme danger. Brevard County officials on Thursday joined Orange and Seminole counties in implementing recent burn bans.

A cold front moving through Florida is expected to bring locally heavy downpours to the northeast and weaken as it moves south. Red flag warnings have been issued for seven counties, including ...

FLORIDA — Several Central Florida counties are now under burn bans ... Read more on Florida burn laws and ordinances. Polk County has issued a burn ban throughout the county due to the Keetch ...