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LAKELAND, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) has issued a 60-day rabies alert for a portion of ...

Polk County has applied for state and federal grants aimed at improving drainage in the stormwater system from Lake Parker to ...

They protested what they see as attacks on civil rights, skyrocketing costs and the dismantling of essential services.

Four Publix locations are opening across Florida in the next two months, with some launching the new expanded 2-story design.

Florida's Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) demanded extensive financial data from Polk County and its municipalities. DOGE's request, with a tight deadline, came during a busy budget ...

Dealer Services Network (DSN), a technology-enabled provider of title and registration services for mobility customers, ...

As far as Florida elections go, 2025 isn't a big year unless you're running for a local race. Here's where Floridians will be ...

From growth management to infrastructure, public safety and affordable housing, see what's driving the four candidates for ...

Mater Academy Inc. submitted notices signaling its intent to co-locate in eight Polk County public schools by August 2027.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said an arrest warrant has been issued for a Guatemalan man accused of a hit-and-run in Lakeland earlier this month. On Oct. 9, at ...