(This story was changed to include newer images and video.) As a historic winter storm races across North Florida, Polk County should escape freezing temperatures and snowfall through Saturday.

Seasoned executive Michael Polk is no stranger to being in the spotlight. He has decades of experience serving in high-profile roles in public companies like Kraft Foods, Unilever, and Newell Brands.

In the final weeks of President Donald Trump’s first term, he appointed Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to a spot on an advisory committee. That position with the Coordinating Council on Juvenile ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Grand Jury has been called and people have been subpoenaed to appear in Bartow, the seat of Polk County, as an investigation into Monique Worrell’s administration before ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — As anyone who has been stuck in traffic in Polk County can tell you, the population in the area is booming. According to Census data, Polk County, Florida, ranked fifth in the ...

Amid heavy snow and slush, newly elected representatives Jill Altringer and Mark Holm were sworn in to the Polk County Board of Supervisors on Thursday morning during the first board meeting of ...

Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors after administrator John Norris was placed on leave Friday, according to a report filed with the Polk County ...

LaTasha Polk, 47, lived in the Treme and was described as a hard-working nurse's assistant. She had a 14-year-old son, her family said. Michael Polk paints on a cross the name of his cousin ...

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Samsung and Google have partnered to create Eclipsa Audio, a new 3D audio technology that likely rivals Dolby Atmos. Eclipsa Audio will be available on all 2025 Samsung TVs and soundbars.