Two separate wildfires have burned a combined 630 acres in Polk County as of Thursday afternoon. The Black Cove Fire has burned 418 acres and is 0% contained, according to the North Carolina ...

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 ...

public information officer for Polk County, about an 85-mile drive west from Charlotte. Collectively, the Deepwoods Fire, Black Cove Fire and Fish Hook Fire cover nearly 700 acres and are zero ...

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

POLK COUNTY, Fla -- All Black History Month, we have been celebrating Black leaders in our communities. Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith.

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

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 ...