Rick Nolte, who died at age 69, was in his first term on the Polk County School Board after ousting incumbent Sarah Fortney ...

REST IN PEACE  Polk County education officials announced that a school board member and a former teacher passed away.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB) - Almost a year after being accused of driving under the influence while on duty, a former Polk ...

“Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson, along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighter/EMT Madison Bennett, worked ...

Polk County Fire Rescue is praising a group of first responders who worked quickly to deliver a baby within minutes of ...

Polk County leaders said Tuesday they are closer to getting a swim area/vessel exclusion zone approved by the state of ...

Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.

Polk County Commission approved no-boating zones for swimming on three lakes after receiving input from residents and the Sheriff's Office. Boaters caught in the designated zones could face fines ...

Polk County's childhood vaccination rate has declined from 96.3% in 2021 to 92.5% in 2025, according to state records.

One man is in custody and another is still at large after they allegedly stole a tractor and then attempted to evade law ...