A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 60-year-old Bartow man's drug-fueled crash near Lakeland on Friday resulted in his arrest on multiple ...

An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...

Polk County’s softball team showcased its offensive firepower Saturday, sweeping both games to claim the championship at the ...

By Jed Blackwell Polk County’s last, best shot to claw back into Friday’s playoff game against Avery came on a 3-point ...

A kayaker was bitten by an alligator in Osceola County, according to officials. The victim was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center. ORLANDO, Fla. - Police were contacted after a kayaker was ...

The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the ...

Polk County leaders are one step closer in providing sustainable alternative water supplies for the region. Ukraine expected ...

An open burning ban has been issued in Polk County, according to the Polk County Fire Marshal's Office. Effective Sunday at 3 p.m., officials said the ban is in accordance with the North Carolina Fire ...

A woman died on Saturday after walking into the middle of a busy highway and getting struck by a vehicle, according to The Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Evacuations continue for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office warns residents against walking onto ice in ponds and lakes as the weather warms up, and ...