Polk County Commissioners have passed a resolution establishing vessel exclusion zones for designated swim areas in certain areas of three lakes.

On Tuesday, Polk County commissioners approved an ordinance, "Polk County Waterway Protection Code," to establish designated ...

Once considered one of Florida's top courses, it's fallen into disrepair. Now the owner wants to put 1,100 more homes in the ...

The owners of Lake Wales Country Club have proposed a development plan called ... In 2021, the Florida company FLLWCC bought the property for $700,000, according to Polk County records.

Once considered one of Florida's top courses, it's fallen into disrepair. Now the owner wants to put 1,100 more homes in the community.

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.

an occurrence that has become more frequent in Florida. Further, SB 180 could halt Polk County's process to update its comprehensive plan, which had a proposed timeline for phasing in changes and ...