Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $3 million for an emergency operations center and fire facility in Haines City and $1 million for a municipal annex.

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd ready to support the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, but cites lack of detention capacity and calls for federal action.

In a move to improve safety on local lakes, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance repealing and restating the Polk County Waterway Protection Code.

The Butte County Public Health is warning about an outbreak of norovirus at an environmental camp in Nevada County.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily housing inmates at a facility in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, due to staffing shortages at the Polk County Jail.

Polk County Schools moving to virtual learning Friday over flu and norovirus spike The Georgia school district says that more than 10% of students at each of its schools is sick from the flu or ...

Find out how Polk County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

POLK COUNTY, Fla — Due to continuing dry conditions, Polk County officials expanded the burn ban enacted on April 15. The following municipalities will enforce the ban in their city limits: ...

Polk County issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high wildfire risk. The ban prohibits various activities, including campfires, bonfires, and burning yard waste. Violators of the burn ban ...

Two Polk County officers injured in a crash during a high-speed chase. Both are hospitalized with severe injuries as authorities continue the suspect search.

Polk County and the city of Bartow are teaming up to address the growing demand for emergency services caused by rapid population growth.

A Polk County principal is accused of “skip scanning” at a Walmart self-checkout.