Polk County

Two other lethal injections are scheduled before Curtis Beasley's on Sept. 29. He was found guilty of killing Carolyn Monfort, 62, of Dundee. Beasley is slated to be the 16th person executed in the state this year.

Researchers and disability advocates warn a dismantling of the Education Department risk widening the disparities autistic kids face in diagnosis, school support and discrimination protection.

The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing residents into former citrus lands and inland communities.

The primary winner will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto in November's General Election.

Seven candidates are running for three PCPS School Board seats that will be decided this Tuesday, Aug 18. LkldNow looked beyond the totals to see where support is coming from.

The Advanced Air Mobility technology has the potential to be used as air taxis, cargo delivery, medical transportation and emergency response.

FDOT staff, local law enforcement officials and volunteers held a safety demonstration Wednesday to mark National Stop on Red Week. They held signs at a key intersection in Bartow.

The program offers healthcare coverage to uninsured residents who don't qualify for Medicaid. In July, Polk County expanded maximum income requirements from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty line.

Among the concerns: That the noise from hundreds of generators and low-frequency vibration will impact his son, who has autism and is sensitive to sound.

Investigators say a Poinciana-area network of homes exploited vulnerable residents, seized benefits and operated without required assisted living licenses across two counties.

More than 12,000 Polk County seniors are estimated to need help with daily activities, but families and providers say cost and logistics often put care out of reach.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold water in Lake Hancock — protecting Circle B habitat while cutting off downstream flow.