Tom Freijo, a former Winter Haven commissioner and University of South Florida professor, said the studies cited ... Plant ...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus instead of people. Located between Tampa and Orlando, ...

Instead of honking horns in traffic jams, the public can sound off in person twice in November at the County Administration ...

“I am a mother and a small ... to call Polk County home.” She grew up in Highlands County but when she moved to Polk, she served on boards at the United Way of Central Florida and the ...

In Polk County, Florida, an undercover operation named "Operation Skin So Soft" led to the arrest of 21 women at massage ...

Small-school rivals Fort Meade and Frostproof play, while Lake Wales is hoping for a season signature win when it hosts Kissimmee Osceola. For all of the night's scores from around Polk County, keep ...

Santa and Mrs. Claus have a busy Christmas season of appearances in Polk County. Here's a look at great parties and parades.