The Minot metropolitan area and Ward County both saw their populations remain largely stable for the year ended July 1, 2024, ...

A Bartow resident of 30-plus years starts a petition to stop 2,245 new homes from being built, as other residents vent online ...

When Chris and Sara Evensen bought their home off Elk Mountain Scenic Highway in 2018, they felt like they’d hit the natural beauty jackpot: a nice home on two acres, ensconced in a gorgeous hardwood ...

As leaders in the Florida House and Senate, Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, and Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, have so far ...

Is it a mathematical day or a foodie day? If you're not worried about your own circumference and looking for a slice in Polk ...

Polk County’s children are at a disadvantage when it comes to learning, according to the latest Child Well-Being Index by the ...

Jan. 13 to Feb. 2: See why 1 Polk County restaurant closed and 35 others fell short. A few involved roaches Mega Mercado Restaurant, 6645 S. Florida Ave., Suite 11, Lakeland: On Feb. 14 ...

The hospital is expanding as Polk County continues to see explosive growth. Kayla McLaughlin has seen it all while working as an ER nurse at Lakeland Regional for over a decade. “In a typical ...

It's that time of year when finding a spot at your favorite beach is a lot harder to find. It's spring break season! Is there ...

Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly added that the project will help develop Polk County into a "hub of employment" for the state.

It is the only airline offering nonstop service between Central Florida and these two destinations. Avelo said one-way fees will start at $69 and operate twice weekly. Bags fly free no more ...

(WFLA) — A driver died after his SUV collided with a semi-truck near Bartow on Thursday. Polk County deputies and fire crews were called to the 3000 block of State Road 60, which is about two ...