As of Feb. 14, there are 17 Florida counties with a drought index over 500, which indicates drought and increased fire danger ...

Members of Polk's transportation planning board seemed to want to speed up the process for the eastern toll road, but also to ...

Red tide is caused by a harmful algae bloom. It can bring respiratory problems and even fish kills in high concentrations.

If you drive on U.S. 41 North past Hernando, you’ll see a sign for the village of Holder. There’s a quaint post office on the ...

Lake Wales City Commissioners voted 5-0 to delay action on a proposed resolution stating opposition to the Central Polk ...

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

Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather. Annual premiums averaged $5,376 in January ...

The Florida Legislature allocated $16.2 million in 2021 for the renovation of Polk State's Winter Haven Fine Arts Building, which opened in 1978.

In a state like Florida, protection for air conditioning, pools and sprinklers is especially critical. CNBC Select has picked the best home warranty companies in Florida, based on monthly premiums ...

But that's exactly what happened after he posted intricate maps of his running routes ... while taking advantage of the city’s grid. As he ran, his phone's GPS tracked his route to create the lines of ...

Clustered around the city's port on the banks of the St. Lawrence River are the quaint stone buildings and narrow, winding streets of Old Québec. This historic neighborhood (and UNESCO World ...

Know about Polk AAF Airport in detail. Find out the location of Polk AAF Airport on United States map and also find out airports near ... These are major airports close to the city of Fort Polk and ...