The warnings, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), are in effect from midday to early evening, with the agency cautioning residents that "critically low humidity with gusty winds will result ...

An Auburndale man was arrested this week after exposing himself in a Dunkin' drive-thru line, according to officers. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Winter Haven Police Department and Polk County Fire Rescue were searching Thursday afternoon for a juvenile in Lake Roy who was swimming ...

The Polk County assessor and his chief deputy are getting 10% raises while other county employees received between 3% and 4%. Some local officials are facing public concerns over raises because of ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A 59-year-old woman from Lake Wales has claimed the $5 million top prize from the Florida Lottery's GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game. Helen Mathews reportedly chose to ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Experts said growth could be playing a role in Lakeland having the most foreclosure activity in 2024 compared to other metropolitan areas of its size. “It’s not ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — A 13-year-old cancer survivor who’s been making waves nationally stopped in Polk County this week where he was sworn in as an honorary deputy sheriff. Sheriff Grady ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The city of Lakeland unanimously voted on Monday to stop adding fluoride to its drinking water. Since November, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has been urging ...

2000: The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, or CERP, is authorized by Congress to restore and protect South ...

Drought conditions continue to impact Florida and no respite is expected Friday, March 28. Track fires burning around Florida in interactive map. Red flag warnings issued for 14 counties.