Polk County residents were rejecting a levy to fund operations and repairs at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall in initial returns of the May 20 election. If the bond were to pass ...

The median home in Polk County listed for $339,450 in April, slightly up from the previous month's $339,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2024, the median home ...

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 ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla — The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a former Buccaneer linebacker was arrested during a human trafficking operation in Polk County. On May 16, PCSO announced they had ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Two Polk County residents won $1 million each playing the Florida Lottery. The Florida Lottery said 45-year-old Maribel Ortega from Auburndale claimed the $1 million prize ...

Polk County commissioners unanimously approved an increase in solid waste disposal fees, effective October 1st. Fees for solid waste and construction debris will rise from $36.50 to $46 per ton ...