Drought conditions are spreading in parts of Florida. Here's where Polk County sits
As of Feb. 14, there are 17 Florida counties with a drought index over 500, which indicates drought and increased fire danger ...
Polk County transportation board on toll road: Move quickly, protect Bok Tower Gardens
Members of Polk's transportation planning board seemed to want to speed up the process for the eastern toll road, but also to protect sensitive areas.
Gen Xers are moving south to retirement hot spots — they don't always love it when they get there
Gen Xers are relocating to retirement hot spots for better housing, lower prices, and warmer weather, but these areas come ...
Laurel Civic starts fundraising for new 70,000 square foot center near I-75 in Venice
Newer, larger Laurel Civic campus would move to a fast-growing area near the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice campus ...
‘We feel the love from the community’: A day of remembrance 7 years after Parkland shooting
The community came together at events Friday to warmly remember the 17 people who died in the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting at ...
Python 'hot spot' identified in Palm Beach County by University of Florida study
In addition to identifying python hot spots, researchers found the optimal time of day and the best time of year for hunting ...
How ‘Dexter: Original Sin,’ ‘Pulse’ and Local Incentives are Putting Miami Back on the Production Map
Original Sin” going back in time to explore the formative experiences of 20-year-old avenging serial killer (Patrick Gibson), ...
World's shark attack hotspots REVEALED: Map shows the areas with the most encounters in 2024 - including four that proved fatal
A new map reveals the world's shark bite hotspots, where the most people have been injured in unprovoked attacks.
What will Vanderbilt campus in WPB look like? Here are the first renderings of the project
Vanderbilt University released renderings of its planned downtown West Palm Beach, Florida graduate campus. Construction expected to begin in 2029.