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 proposal from Fortress Secured LLC set a total project cost of $182.2 million and a construction timeline of 22 months ...

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

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1982 affirmed the right of children living in the country illegally to attend public schools.

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 ...

A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.

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 ...