POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two serious, separate crashes that occurred Sunday evening. The crashes happened within minutes of each other, but about ...

Polk County's burn ban has been lifted due to recent heavy rains lowering the fire risk. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is down to 201 as of May 14. Residents are still urged to exercise ...

While the local emergency management office offers plenty of resources, it’s up to members of the community to do their research before hurricane season begins so they can have a plan in place ...

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 ...