Timothy Coon was Polk County's first Black judge, a retired Air Force Reserve officer, an avid golfer, a married man of 48 years and father.

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 ...

Schools around the U.S. are closing due to surges of flu and other illnesses, which are sickening students and staff. Here's what parents need to know.

A controversial proposal for a new toll expressway running through eastern Polk County is meeting with opposition, including ...

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

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

Every year, low- and moderate-income households miss out on tax credits and deductions worth thousands of dollars by not ...

USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at ...

A former substitute teacher from Florida was arrested after he allegedly carried on an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student. The post ‘More fun to groom’: Florida teacher exchanged lewd ...

A former substitute teacher from Florida was arrested ... a local NBC affiliate, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said that Crabb met the unnamed girl in December 2023 when he was a substitute teacher ...

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 ...

On the dais near Burns is a bust of Donald Trump. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) City Attorney Michael Gates said the declaration has already taken effect and the Police ...