The four lowest-ranked traditional schools had huge drops in their grad rates following the COVID-affected year of 2020-21.

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, formerly the Polk Museum of Art, recently opened its doors on a 14,000-square-foot ...

Letters published Jan. 13-20, 2025, assess Polk County Board of Supervisors drama, property taxes and climate change.

Jonathan Louis, 37, reportedly failed to notify his parole officer where he would reside after his release from jail in Lake ...

The Crow Wing County Attorney’s Office recently announced that officer Nick Fladland was justified in the June 30 shooting.

A suspect known as a “habitual traffic offender” by the Florida Highway Patrol was arrested over the weekend for leading troopers on a 100 mph chase on I-4.

Two people, including a Polk County deputy, were injured after crews battled a fire at a home on Sunday, officials said.

Davie Albarran, wanted for child molestation, was transferred to Osceola Jail; his capture aided by his daughters' efforts.

Polk County has lifted its Extreme Temperature Plan Thursday as temperatures have increased. The plan may be reactivated as ...

Don McDougal, the evil man who kidnapped and murdered 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham in February 2024, accepted a plea deal, the Polk County District Attorney's Office said on Friday.

During a press conference, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said anyone 'in Polk County illegally, get ready to go “Southbound and Down.” (Credit: X/@PolkCoSheriff) ...

In just a month’s time, two Montgomery County basketball champions will be crowned. The high school hoops season is ...