Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a special legislative session to address illegal immigration, proposing local law enforcement involvement.

The Florida Turnpike Enterprise is exploring plans to build an extension of the Polk Parkway from SR-60 near Lake Wales, possibly disturbing the serenity of Bok Tower Gardens.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Ronald James Riggleman has been located and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

A new $85,000 watershed study, conducted in partnership with Polk County, will examine the city’s pumping system and broader ...

Lake Bonny saw historic flooding from Hurricane Milton, and the city hopes to find "projects and things to address" to ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is holding a Firearms Safety Course and Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, February 8th, providing ...

This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic ...

A Florida man and registered sex offender is behind bars once again after police arrested him for loitering near children at ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they arrested a Florida man Friday after he was caught creeping at a children's bus stop.

Florida sheriffs are advocating for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ border security plan, arguing it's necessary to support President ...

"What Gov. DeSantis is doing is readying the force, giving us the tools, the resources we need to work with our local state ...