Republicans Scott Franklin, Daniel Webster and Laurel Lee, and Democrat Darren Soto had little trouble keeping their seats.

Election Day 2024 is here. Final voting for the general election will take place Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Polk County ...

Lakeland, and Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, were picked to chair committees in the Florida House for the 2025 session.

Election Day 2024 is here. Final voting for the general election will take place Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Polk County ...

Republican candidates, three of them incumbents, easily won Tuesday’s five elections for seats in the Florida Legislature in ...

Still haven't cast yours? Haven't turned in your mail ballot yet? Here's what you need to know in Polk County.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A baby gator was “arrested” by deputies after finding its way into a Lakeland neighborhood. On Oct. 30, deputies responded to a wildlife complaint on Parker Street West, near ...

The Auburndale City Commission approved a deal giving Orlando Health naming rights to the soccer stadium at Lake Myrtle ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Sheriff's deputies say they arrested 21 people at 12 different massage spas for alleged ...

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

HIGHLANDS CITY, Fla. - A sinkhole in Polk County has opened for the second time this year. According to county officials, homeowners called 911 on Wednesday afternoon after noticing an opening near ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted a two-day undercover operation beginning Monday, November 4, 2024, which resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals. Undercover detectives went to ...