United Way of Central Florida has partnered with the IRS to offer several free tax prep sites across Polk County.

Collin Griffith will not spend time in prison after deputies accused him of murdering his mother a year after he shot his ...

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Before they hit the stage every night, Irish siblings Anna Mai and Fergus Fitzpatrick have a special ritual they share: A hug ...

A controversial proposal for a new toll expressway running through eastern Polk County is meeting with opposition, including ...

Eleven municipalities in Polk County hold elections in April. If you're thinking about running, here's what you need to know.

The Florida Legislature allocated $16.2 million in 2021 for the renovation of Polk State's Winter Haven Fine Arts Building, ...

Every year, low- and moderate-income households miss out on tax credits and deductions worth thousands of dollars by not ...

Polk County’s level of immunization for kindergartners dropped from 96.3% in 2021 to 93.2% in 2023, still above the statewide ...

It was a historic day across the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday with many ... Amazingly, some far southern cities have near as much or more snow so far this season compared to some other cities ...

Charlotte County, FL (January 21, 2025) – A tragic accident involving a motorcycle and a car resulted in the death of a 42-year-old man from Port Charlotte on Monday afternoon. The crash occurred at ...

The four possible paths cut through a swath of eastern Polk County, with various impacts on development and the environment.