Polk County

National recognition points to evidence-based care, newborn support and keeping high-quality maternity services close to home.

The FEA mid-school year count found teacher vacancies statewide increased by about 100.

Construction is prompting detours in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties the week of Jan. 12.

One mom works full time, goes to school and parents three kids. The holidays reveal how thin the margin really is.

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.