A delay in voting for a referendum to potentially raise property taxes for Polk County residents has sparked concern and left some upset.

Malcolm Kenyatta serves as vice chair for the Democratic National Committee. He’s been in the role for less than a year.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter accusing Microsoft of discriminatory practices against religious groups ...

Polk County commissioners are postponing their decision on whether to allow voters to decide on a proposed school property ...

Polk County Schools Superintendent Fred Heid cited state law and a legal ruling in saying the County Commission is required ...

Polk County Commissioners are delaying a vote on whether to place a proposed school tax referendum on the 2026 November ...

Polk County commissioners said they were annoyed that putting the question on the ballot would look like they supported the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — This Hispanic Heritage Month, Spectrum News is shining a light on leaders in the community who are making a difference and inspiring others. That’s the case for the first Hispanic Polk ...

Coffin Butte Landfill can expand, the Benton County Board of Commissioners decided in a 2-1 vote on Nov. 4. The decision will ...

The school district has proposed an additional 1-mill property tax to increase salaries for school staff. County ...

New Roundabout and Other Traffic Improvements Planned on North Galloway Road in Lakelandby James Coulter A new roundabout is one of the many proposed traffic improvements planned for N. Galloway Road ...

Polk County commissioners are looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the county's Lakes Access Advisory Committee. The committee studies how to increase public access to Polk County's lakes ...