Polk County's average drought index reading surpassed 500 on Tuesday, indicating an elevated chance of wildfires.

Construction of “congestion relief lanes” on Interstate 4 in Polk County has finished eight months ahead of schedule, Florida ...

The former 5R Ranch was bought by Richland Communities last year for $50 million. So far, no plans have been submitted.

A cold front is moving through Florida April 11, as drought conditions prompt the NWS to issue red flag warnings for seven counties. Here's Polk's forecast.