Homeward unveiled a five-year plan to address homelessness in Polk County, focusing on community partnerships and resource gaps. The plan includes seven focus areas, ranging from inflow reduction and ...

On Facebook, the Polk Animal Welfare Advocacy group has launched an email writing campaign, sharing county leaders’ contact info and urging people to “flood” their email inboxes and phone lines.

A survey of more than 2,000 Polk County residents found that 42% needed health care but were unable to receive it last year.

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 ...

MORE LIVES COULD BE SAVED IN POLK COUNTY WITH WHAT IS IN THIS SPECIAL VENDING MACHINE RIGHT OUTSIDE THE COUNTY HEALTH ...

Norovirus is highly contagious, often spread by food or on surfaces, particularly in crowded conditions. It is a short-lived ...

A detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office quit after being arrested for two counts of lewd molestation on a victim between the ages of 12-16. Adrian Felix, 24, had been employed ...

Polk County issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high wildfire risk. The ban prohibits various activities, including campfires, bonfires, and burning yard waste. Violators of the burn ban ...

County officials say the ban was enacted because their drought scale, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), exceeded the maximum levels. The ban applies to all of Polk County, including ...

CEDARTOWN, Ga. — Two Polk County police officers are in the hospital after a violent crash during a high-speed chase Saturday night that left one patrol car in flames and both officers seriously ...

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County and the city of Bartow are teaming up to address the growing demand for emergency services caused by rapid population growth. Officials have announced plans to ...