The Garretts fear their way of life is in jeopardy, as their 300-acre agricultural homestead lies along two proposed routes ...

The Florida Department of Transportation opened congestion relief lanes on I-4 east of U.S. 27 in Polk, creating four travel ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Municipalities across the county are holding elections on Tuesday. Residents will cast ballots in a number of races including city council and commission seats to mayoral ...

Life expectancy in Polk County is more than two years shorter than the statewide average — 76.2 years, compared with 78.6 for ...

If you’ve struggled to find a health care provider in Polk County or had to wait months for an appointment, you’re not alone.

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Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will hold a virtual meeting May 5 and an in-person meeting May 7 for the planning of the ...

Lakeland Regional Health just launched its at home program. Doctors and nurses visit patients in their homes or by telehealth ...

A Florida football coach has been accused by the Polk County Sheriff's Office of engaging in inappropriate and potentially ...

Pope Francis was the first Latin American Pope. He was born in Argentina, and left a mark on many Hispanics in Tampa. As the ...

Bonnet Springs was transformed from a railyard into an expansive park featuring trails, botanical gardens and even a museum.

Fire danger threat continues in Central Florida with rising workweek temperatures Happy Easter Sunday Central Florida. The ...