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.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sandra Rios, PR & Communications Manager for Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau to highlight all of the wonderful ...

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 health officials say they've seen a "significant increase" in schools with at least 10% of their student body ...

USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at ...

A former substitute teacher from Florida was arrested after he allegedly carried on an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student. The post ‘More fun to groom’: Florida teacher exchanged lewd ...

When you think about the Panhandle of Florida you think of Destin, Pensacola, 30A, and white sandy beaches. On Tuesday, those ...

Map view of the six-mile corridor between I-4 and East Lake Parker Drive in the northern part of Lakeland. The city was awarded a $75,000 grant last summer by the state to create an economic plan for ...

Florida sheriffs are advocating for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ border security plan, arguing it's necessary to support President Donald Trump, protect Americans, and give them the tools ...

The Central Polk Parkway East is proposed to run from SR 60 on the west side of Lake Wales to connect to 17-92. A planned ...