Rapid growth in Florida's Heartland weighs heavily on aging infrastructure. Paving new roads harms already imperiled ...

While kids around the Tampa Bay area are getting excited about getting a few months off of school for summer vacation, some ...

Senate Bill 180 would freeze tougher rules for at least two years, potentially allowing developers to rebuild under the same ...

State officials want rule and policy changes to remove, detain immigrants in the country illegally, not just criminals, those ...

He is charged with Human trafficking (FL), Traveling to meet a minor (F1), Use of two-way communication device to commit a felony (F2), and Use of computer to solicit parent/guardian (F2). The Polk ...

Along with announcing its latest quarterly financial results, Alico shared an update on its plans for two new villages in eastern Collier County.

Heading to the theme parks in Central Florida over the weekend? Be prepared for sunny skies with a high near 95. Did you enjoy the recent rainfall in Florida? Good, because now hold onto those ...

Polk County's burn ban has been lifted due to recent heavy rains lowering the fire risk. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is down to 201 as of May 14. Residents are still urged to exercise ...

The plan includes small commercial centers along SR 60 and SR 17, a new driving range near ... the Florida company FLLWCC bought the property for $700,000, according to Polk County records.

Polk County was considering changes to its land-use codes, including some that would address flooding and public notice of new developments. A pending state bill could void them.