A Haitian man, who deputies say was in the country illegally, is accused of failing to clean up an oil spill in Eagle Lake.

Rapid growth in Florida's Heartland weighs heavily on aging infrastructure. Paving new roads harms already imperiled ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - An undocumented immigrant from Haiti was arrested on Friday by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The manhunt for Polk County ... In August, Eason said he learned from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement lab technicians that evidence from the sexual assault kits ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla -- All Black History Month, we have been celebrating Black leaders in our communities. Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith.

Located between the major Florida cities of Orlando and Tampa, this quiet retreat is a haven for pristine swamplands, outdoor activities, and natural beauty.

The business in Hardee County is a spot where you can spend the day searching and digging for a variety of different fossils — all of it the brainchild of one man, Thomas Hodge. “These are ...

The Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division has received the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Southwest ...