Four people with Polk County ties had been convicted or pled guilty. Two had served their time. Four were awaiting trial.

If all goes as scheduled, Polk County Public Schools will interview finalists for the general counsel position by mid-April.

Polk County Republicans hold inauguration celebration at World Food Prize ...

A suspect known as a "habitual traffic offender" by the Florida Highway Patrol was arrested over the weekend for leading ...

The four lowest-ranked traditional schools had huge drops in their grad rates following the COVID-affected year of 2020-21.

Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said President Donald Trump has expanded Republicans' base in Iowa since his first term in ...

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

Jonathan Louis, 37, reportedly failed to notify his parole officer where he would reside after his release from jail in Lake ...

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, formerly the Polk Museum of Art, recently opened its doors on a 14,000-square-foot ...

The Crow Wing County Attorney’s Office recently announced that officer Nick Fladland was justified in the June 30 shooting.

Looking ahead to Tuesday, more warming centers are expected to open as the holiday concludes, providing additional options for those seeking refuge from the cold.

Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said.