Florida’s hidden gems: Bird watching at Sanibel Island’s 'Ding' Darling Wildlife Refuge ...

The continuing resolution passed in March did not include $12 million sought by Rep. Scott Franklin, D-Lakeland, for Polk ...

Firefighters have announced progress on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but ...

The Rockin’ on the Chain committee kicked off this year’s fundraising efforts in style, presenting a generous $25,000 check ...

A Google search shows four current Home Depot locations in Polk County: two in Lakeland and one each in Winter Haven and Lake ...

When you've had enough of the theme park crowds, head to this Florida glamping destination for a glimpse into the state's ...

Sunday, March 23, 8 a.m. update from Kellie Cannon, Polk County Public Information Officer: Cannon said there were reports of a fourth fire, but that was later determined to be a part of the Black ...

Polk County ... thousands of acres between Miami and the Florida Keys. Crews have battled the blaze, "dubbed the 344 Fire," in southeast Miami-Dade County for eight days, with state agencies ...

according to Polk County officials. The fire remained at 0% containment as of 10 a.m. March 21, Waldrop said. Most recently, a wildfire erupted from a downed power line near Lake Adger ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — After a multi-agency search, deputies recovered the body of a child who disappeared while swimming during a family boat day on a Polk County lake. It happened Thursday ...

OUT IN POLK COUNTY. A MISSING CHILD HAS BEEN RECOVERED IN POLK COUNTY. LAKE OUT THERE. INVESTIGATORS SAY A 12 YEAR OLD WAS OUT SWIMMING WITH FAMILY BEFORE HE GOT PULLED UNDER THE WATER.