This fire has claimed one building, with another damaged, Polk County officials said. The Black Cove Fire, which started off Green River Cove Road, was at more than 2,813 acres with 0% containment as ...

Juneteenth, the holiday recognizing the official end of slavery, is celebrated in a wide array of events across two weeks in ...

Residents and county officials are at odds over plans to accommodate growth by widening Thompson Nursery Road and adding bike ...

A plant that only is known to exist in Polk County, the Blushing Scrub Balm, is at risk due to proposed routes for a planned toll road, native plant enthusiasts say.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Municipalities across the county are holding elections on Tuesday. Residents will cast ballots in a number of races including city council and commission seats to mayoral ...

POLK TWP., Pa. – Fire destroyed a barn in Monroe County late Thursday night. The blaze happened in a wooded area in the 500 block of Lower Middle Creek Road in Polk Township. Emergency ...