Polk County Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid said that he does not expect Crystal Lake Elementary to need another year to achieve a C grade.

Polk County Public Schools installed ... $200 of the citation fee goes to the school district in which the violation occurred, and $25 goes to the Florida Department of Health’s Emergency ...

Eleven municipalities in Polk County hold elections in April. If you're thinking about running, here's what you need to know.

state says Polk County ranks in the second of four tiers for immunization levels established by the Florida Department of Health. Eighteen counties are labeled in red on a map on the agency’s ...

For more than a decade, the state and county have coveted a high-speed alternative to U.S. 27. Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss a route.

In November 2023, the Southwest Florida Water Management District instituted a once-a ... is more at the crux of water issues than Polk County in the center of the state. According to the U.S ...

The Southwest Florida Water ... Hampton Tract in Polk County. Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, the district said in a ...

If all goes as scheduled, Polk County Public Schools will interview finalists for the general counsel position by mid-April.

Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...

but he's still learning the ropes at Polk County. Holm said he may be serving a county of more than 500,000 people, but his district has 120,000 residents. He said he's worked 26 years for the DOT ...

Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production. Topics include: chicken breeds, raising chicks, designing coops and ...

A spokesperson for the Polk County Courthouse where Worrell was ... MARKENZY LAPOINTE, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, announced he’s resigning at the end of the day ...