A man was arrested in Polk County on Tuesday after he fled a traffic stop on foot and ended up in the swamp, according to the ...

The Polk County Sheriff's office says it responded to a pickup truck on fire just before 4:30 a.m. on Hwy 65 Monday.

TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️ Drivers are seeing major slowdowns due to a crash on eastbound I-4 in Polk County. Tap for traffic map: ...

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 2.6-mile extension that will connect U.S. 17 with State ...

Food is central to Floridian culture. From global cuisines to one-of-a-kind delicacies, here are the must-try meals to add to ...

Head Start relies on federal grants to provide free, essential early-learning services to low-income students and families.

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 ...

The absence of state income tax in Florida means Social Security benefits go further, a significant advantage for those living primarily on this income. Local banks and credit unions offer accounts ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has reported 454 immigration encounters since Aug. 1, more than any agency in Florida ...

The extension to State Road 60 is a 2.6-mile-long toll road that will cost $134 million to build, according to the state. It ...