Polk County

The cross-country trio ran to school instead of driving to raise awareness over the county's lack of public transit.

Plans for a Polk County tollway drew criticism earlier this year. But public opinion — and the Florida Department of Transportation's evaluations — led to a new route.

They're taking place in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale and Fort Meade.

The test facility in Polk County will include two vertiports, which are take-off and landing sites for primarily electric vertical take-off and landing, “VTOL,” aircraft.

Areas of Central and Southwest Florida have long grappled with water-supply issues as populations and water demands have increased.

A Polk County ESE paraprofessional faces the “benefits cliff” after a modest raise, with food and transportation costs squeezing every paycheck.

Free prom and homecoming attire is available to Polk County teens, who also sign a pledge to celebrate responsibly.

This link of the Florida Wildlife Corridor will remain wild, thanks to several benefactors and the Department of Defense.

In August, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued draft permits for Mosaic Fertilizer to drill two exploratory wells in Polk County that could be a step toward injecting wastewater underground.

Florida Poly’s growth reflects rising demand for affordable, innovative STEM education.

JA BizTown and Finance Park will bring hands-on financial literacy and career prep to Lakeland.

Polk County Schools is offering a high-tech program providing students with high-paying career opportunities in air traffic control and beyond.