The Florida Department of Transportation will install 17 miles of express lanes on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County, Gov.

Mater Academy Inc. submitted notices signaling its intent to co-locate in eight Polk County public schools by August 2027.

BREAKING: The search for a gunman prompted Polk County authorities to tell residents to stay inside and remain vigilant.

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The victim was taken to a hospital by life flight for life-threatening injuries, the sheriff's office said. BREAKING: Former ...

A young woman is taking action against Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, two of his detectives and other employees regarding ...

A customer at a Polk County McDonald’s was shot during a dispute over being denied service late at night. At around 3 a.m. on ...

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting on Wilson Road in ...

Officials are reminding the public to not approach any animal that is acting in an unusual or suspicious manner. Here's what ...

Lake Wales junior Marcos Cabrera swam a personal-record of 58.23 seconds in the 100-yard breaststroke that shattered the mark ...