The law bars elementary and middle school students from using cell phones at school and high school students from using their ...

After a month delay, the deadline has arrived for changes to how teenagers get their learner’s permits in Florida.

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland and Polk State College are both in the process of preparing required reports for ...

The Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency has hit Polk County and its 17 municipalities, with a demand to provide ...

Polk County Public Schools received word July 25 that the Trump Administration is releasing the funds for Title I, II, III ...

Legislative disbursement changes have diverted $45.7 million from the district, and Trump's freeze on education funds puts ...

Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, ...

Boys & Girls Club of Polk County is still waiting to receive federal funding that covers the bulk of its operating costs. ABC ...

Sheriff Grady Judd and Attorney General James Uthmeier say the scheme targeted 235 people, specifically the elderly.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed nearly $600 million from the state budget, impacting some Polk County projects. Haines City's emergency operations center, fire facility, and municipal annex ...

Polk County Property Appraiser Neil Combee raised concerns about the financial impact of Florida's Live Local Act on property tax revenues. The Live Local Act provides tax breaks to developers ...