The vending machine, provided by the Family Planning Council of Iowa, has been installed in front of the Polk County Health ...

A new vending machine outside of the Polk County Health Department offers condoms, naloxone and other harm-reduction supplies ...

While the local emergency management office offers plenty of resources, it’s up to members of the community to do their research before hurricane season begins so they can have a plan in place ...

One man is dead after being shot by a Polk County deputy late Friday night.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the suspect, 37-year-old John Snyder, advanced on deputies and ignored commands to ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — New lanes on I-4 from eastern Polk County to Osceola County have loosened up traffic flow in an area notorious for congestion. “I drive on I-4 daily,” said Chad ...

A new harm reduction vending machine has been installed outside the Polk County Health Department to offer free health and ...

Aragon police and EMS discovered the bodies on April 29; the GBI and Polk County Police processed the scene and conducted interviews. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — A 37-year-old man was shot to death by Polk County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly charging at them with a knife Friday night. John Snyder had outstanding warrants for ...

Polk County, Florida, offers numerous waterfront dining options beyond its lakes. Restaurants range from casual to upscale, with diverse menus featuring fresh seafood, steaks, and American classics.

Health officials have yet to determine what caused two of these outbreaks but were able to link Eurodam illnesses to the pathogen behind most of this year’s outbreaks: Norovirus. Commonly known ...