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 ...

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

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.

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 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 ...

A charter school company, Mater Academy, has notified Polk County Public Schools of its intent to occupy space in eight public schools. This action is based on a new Florida law allowing "Schools of ...