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

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

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

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

Polk County leaders said Tuesday they are closer to getting a swim area/vessel exclusion zone approved by the state of ...

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

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

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

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

INCREDIBLE WORK  The three-person team helped deliver a baby within minutes of arriving at a home on Southgrove Place.

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 ...