The report confirmed that Polk State College's enrollment rose 2.5%, but that figure ranked 22nd out of 28 state colleges.

The man led deputies on a 48-hour manhunt after being dropped off near I-4 and U.S. 27 after the Aug. 12 shooting at Home Suites, the Sheriff's Office said.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a family.

It was the time of his underclassman golf life for George Jenkins junior golfer Andrew Sagnella. He placed as the runner-up ...

Just ask 2024 state champions Frostproof, Santa Fe Catholic and Fort Meade just how pertinent the linebackers were to their ...

Six new members will be inducted into the Polk Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. The inductees, including the late painter ...

The possibility of a mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps has created uncertainty as Polk County's representatives all seek reelection in 2026.

More than 115 billionaires live in Florida, according to a recent rankings list that placed Florida in the top 5 states billionaires call home.

Winter Haven police say they are investigating what appears to be a brazen abduction at a gas station on Havendale Boulevard ...

A separate crash involving the Amish community also happened on Aug. 12 in Montcalm Township. According to the Michigan State Police, a pickup truck struck a buggy occupied by five children and two ...

Polk County fans can get their first look at their respective high school football team in the Kickoff Classics this week.