Overall Polk County students improved in two-thirds of the categories, but fell in others. See how your school did.

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Cody Moyer, a Polk State administrator, presented a proclamation of support for the administration that he said had been signed by 84 staff members.

A Polk County sheriff's deputy once publicly praised for his record-breaking number of DUI arrests resigned on June 25 after being arrested on charges of taking money from a driver at a traffic stop.

“Polk County hopes these findings will lead to further investments in improving our watersheds, which will ultimately have positive impacts on public health, recreation and economic benefits ...

Southwest Polk Fire District responded to a "high risk" grass fire June 26, the agency said in a news release.

Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell cited "a political atmosphere" in explaning her decision not to hold outreach at Pride in the Park in Lakeland.

Polk educator Ralph Frier, 78, has no plans to retire. He's having too much fun leading an effort to build a school in Kenya.

Madeline Nichols was about to start kindergarten last year before Polk County deputies said she was killed by a drunk driver.

Two Polk County deputies fatally shot a man who attacked them with lumber while they were arresting another man. One deputy sustained a head injury and was treated at a local hospital.