More than 30 brush fires burned across Polk County on Feb. 15, according to Polk County Fire Rescue. The largest was in the ...

A trucking company's proposed truck refueling station near I-4 in Lakeland would partially block critical wildlife crossings, ...

As of 8 p.m., traffic cameras show all westbound lanes are shut down near US-27 between Exit 55 (Haines City) and Exit 58.

But it’s 2026 now and teams have already started playing. Here’s a list of the winning Polk County teams right now: Lake Wales girls (3-1), Lakeland boys (1-1) and Bartow girls (2-0). Below is a list ...

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Polk County Fire Rescue crews had their hands full on Sunday after responding to more than 30 brush fires throughout the Polk County area.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A man turned $10 into $2 million after he bought a winning scratch-off ticket at a Polk County beverage store. The Florida Lottery announced Friday that 50-year-old Emorie ...

It’s a big win for us. We’ve been talking about Publix for decades,” City Manager Ryan Leavengood said. “A good get for the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — This Hispanic Heritage Month, Spectrum News is shining a light on leaders in the community who are making a difference and inspiring others. That’s the case for the first Hispanic Polk ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Municipalities across the county are holding elections on Tuesday. Residents will cast ballots in a number of races including city council and commission seats to mayoral spots and ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a man who was wanted by authorities in three different parts of the state. On Monday evening, deputies located and arrested ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A quick stop at a local convenience store turned into a life-changing moment for a Polk County man. Emorie Clark, 50, of Fort Meade, is now a multimillionaire after playing a ...