A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the way. Here's what to expect.

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has issued a blue-green algae caution for Lake Crago in Lakeland near the boat ramp, Lake Pierce in Lake Wales, and Lake Hamilton in Dundee.

Haven Man Facing Extensive Charges Arrested by Polk County Sheriff's Office WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven man with a lengthy list of outstanding warrants was taken into custody Tuesday evening by a quick-acting Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy.

The Polk County legislative delegation will hold its annual meeting Aug. 12 starting at 1 at the Polk County Commission Building in Bartow.

Animal supporters in Polk County confront commissioners over the urgent need for spay/neuter programs as shelter conditions worsen.

Nineteen people have been charged in connection to gang activity in Tampa and Polk County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

The plan could dramatically change the junction of U.S. 92 and County Line Road and affect businesses on both sides. See the plans and how to weigh in.

Deputies say Steven Scott had a large amount of a "crystal-like substances" that tested positive for both methamphetamine and fentanyl.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said a death investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed by a CSX train in Auburndale early Tuesday morning.

The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was Limestone County in Texas, which had had average of 125 flashes per square mile. That number was significantly higher than any other county in the U.S., including Florida.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — On Thursday, News Channel 8 brought you a story about two out-of-state teens arrested for prank calling 911. On Friday, the family of one of those teens shared their side to the story. They don’t deny their brother made that call but still don’t believe he should be locked up.

Ex-Polk County HR chief Jim Nahas' claim of extortion by Polk County leaders, dismissed in 2023, is reinstated as the case heads for trial.