District staff say the insurance plan ended 2024 with enough reserves for 43 days of claims. The district has spent $34 ...

Polk County Schools has signed a collaboration agreement with accredited, online Western Governors University (WGU) to provide a path for teachers and school employees to pursue affordable, flexible a ...

Polk County's teachers union has long advocated for a dedicated property tax to make teacher pay more competitive with ...

:Sheriff Steve Ross says this case is now 'solved.' He did not mention whether there have been any arrests.EARLIER:Authorities in Polk County hope you can ...

Florida Southern's School-University Partnership with Polk County Schools provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to be introduced to a classroom environment much earlier than other ...

Sen. Anavitarte and Rep. Kelley propose property tax relief for Polk County seniors through homestead exemptions.

Polk County's school board is considering asking voters to approve a property tax referendum next year. Superintendent Fred ...

Polk County’s ranking for child health jumped to 28th this year — up from 44th last year and 54th the year before, according ...