POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Lake Wales man's attempt to evade arrest ended with a K-9 encounter and additional charges on Tuesday ...

A woman was bit in the elbow by an alligator on Monday while paddling in Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County, FWC officials told ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk County 4-H Program recently announced two exciting opportunities for local students. In memory of Helen ...

Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...

An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...

A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...

Noah Harden delivered a solid pitching performance Tuesday, helping Polk County notch a 6-1 victory over Mitchell at The ...

Fire crews continue to battle a wildfire that has spread to more than 600 acres in Polk County. Polk County officials say the fire is 91% contained — however, fire crews planned to suspend work ...

The man is accused of sexually abusing a girl in his care for three years, and in a first for Polk County, his charges were ...

Educators in Polk County are getting a historic raise after eight months of bargaining between the school district and ...

Polk County Emergency Management said some people who had to evacuate from their homes could be allowed to return as soon as ...

One of the largest wildfires in Western North Carolina is now nearly fully contained, according to the North Carolina Forest ...