Polk County by James Coulter Halloween is over. Christmas is right around the corner. But we still have a full month of autumn to savor. Polk County may not have the cooler weather and crisp, ...

For retirees looking to stretch their monthly budget of $2,350, Bartow offers something increasingly rare in the Sunshine State – authenticity without astronomical costs. Let’s explore why this ...

Safety statistics consistently place Eagle Lake among the more secure communities in Florida, creating peace of mind that enhances retirement enjoyment. The local police department emphasizes ...

Laylani Sullivan, 24, stands accused of one count each of domestic violence battery by strangulation, battery on a ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two serious, separate crashes that occurred Sunday evening. The crashes happened within minutes of each other, but about 35 miles ...

Counties like Pinellas and Hillsborough get as much as one-third of their revenue from property taxes. If these are ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — There is a hidden spot in Polk County where pilots have been going to for 60 years to get a specialized type of training. It’s also a place where anyone can come and go for a ...

Residents have voiced their suspicions that annexing the airport is a first step to annexing more rural land nearby and greenlighting development.

In Polk County, there are two games of note as Lake Wales plays at Bartow in one of Polk's best rivalries. Lakeland, ...

As funding for SNAP and WIC benefits dry up during the government shutdown, these stores, delivery services and restaurants ...

SANFORD, Fla. — As part of his ongoing efforts to uncover "excessive and wasteful spending" by Florida municipalities, CFO Blaise Ingoglia made an appearance in Seminole County Tuesday, where he ...