REST IN PEACE  Polk County education officials announced that a school board member and a former teacher passed away.

Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.

Polk County's childhood vaccination rate has declined from 96.3% in 2021 to 92.5% in 2025, according to state records.

Rick Nolte, who died at age 69, was in his first term on the Polk County School Board after ousting incumbent Sarah Fortney ...

Polk County Fire Rescue is praising a group of first responders who worked quickly to deliver a baby within minutes of ...

“Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson, along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighter/EMT Madison Bennett, worked ...

First responders were called to the crash around 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday on 150th Avenue, east of County Road H in Apple River.

One man is in custody and another is still at large after they allegedly stole a tractor and then attempted to evade law ...

Polk County Commission approved no-boating zones for swimming on three lakes after receiving input from residents and the Sheriff's Office. Boaters caught in the designated zones could face fines ...

The following is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Polk County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB) - Almost a year after being accused of driving under the influence while on duty, a former Polk ...

A new sign outside Polk County Animal Control has animal advocates worried it could cost countless dogs their lives.