A Polk County resident and member of the deaf community ... He recently passed the state test without an interpreter, as mandated by Florida regulations. And he is challenging what some might ...

Hard but fair' conversations coming as Lee County attempts to balance its budget, and considers its largest spender: LCSO.

The fatal attack occurred in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Garretts fear their way of life is in jeopardy, as their 300-acre agricultural homestead lies along two proposed routes ...

Polk County, Florida, offers numerous waterfront dining options beyond its lakes. Restaurants range from casual to upscale, with diverse menus featuring fresh seafood, steaks, and American classics.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A business burglary in Babson Park, Polk County, has landed a 40-year-old man with a criminal history spanning Ohio and Kentucky in a Florida jail. Matthew S. Young was arrested by ...

Elections are held on a staggered basis in the November general election. [5] Two seats on the school board were expected to be up for general election on November 5, 2024. The election was ...

Manatee County's ban is in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 29. Citrus, Hernando, Polk and Pasco counties also are under a burn restriction from the Florida Forest Service. Hillsborough and ...

Almost 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, affecting 3,832 acres. Conditions across the state range from abnormally dry to extreme drought. NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone is continuing to dig into Florida's controversial new school bus camera program and learned one major school district just suspended the ...

Taylor Freeman, a community health project coordinator at the Florida Department of Health, discussed some of Polk County's biggest health care needs at a "State of the County" forum on April 24, 2025 ...

Three areas in Florida are considered to be under extreme drought conditions. Maps show where fires are burning, risks to your home. Almost 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, affecting ...