The grant will allow high school students dual-enrolled at Polk State to gain experience in agricultural technology, ...

The tax measure will help Polk County retain teachers by making salaries more comparable to those in neighboring counties, ...

The FHSAA Polk County high school volleyball season has been wrapped up for about a week or so now. And the best players on ...

Costco, a competitor of BJ's Wholesale Club and Sam's Club, is planning its first Polk County store, nestled between both of ...

They won. Now what? Here are the top 5 issues Tuesday's winners will have to deal with, R. Bruce Anderson writes.

Protect yourself against bacteria and contaminated water. When there's a boil water notice, many wonder if it's safe to eat ...

Hillwood Development Company filed an application for a building permit for a planned data center in two existing buildings ...

Polk County voters came out strongly in favor of lower property taxes on Election Day, while also voting to raise school ...

Polk County voters have cast their ballots in the 2026 Congressional mid-term elections with polls officially closed as of 7 ...

Democrat Octavio Hernandez credits "bluest" part of Polk County and years of activism for his win. And he doesn't intend to stop teaching.

Most Polk County incumbents held their seats but Democrat Octavio Hernandez secured a surprise win over Rep. Holley.

Live election results for Polk County Commission, School Board and more, plus state races in the Nov. 3, 2026, general ...