South and southwest suburbs choose mayors/village presidents
Here are the election results in the races for mayor and village president in the south and southwest suburbs.
Polk County municipal elections 2025: A wild night as some incumbents fall, others win easily
Lake Wales Mayor Hilligoss captured 61% of the vote to defeat challenger Curtis Gibson Jr., who received 39%. Hilligoss ...
Saluda inn houses Helene survivors, evacuees as firefighters work to tame Polk County fires
A Saluda inn houses Helene survivors, mere miles from where firefighters battle blazes. Some say Helene could impact WNC ...
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One Polk County department getting bigger raises than others, despite budget shortfall
The Polk County assessor and his chief deputy are getting 10% raises while other county employees received between 3% and 4%. Some local officials are facing public concerns over raises because of ...
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Updates on Black Cove complex fire affecting Henderson, Polk counties
NOW MORE THAN 10,000 ACRES AND AT 0% CONTAINMENT. MEANWHILE, CREWS ARE SEEING PROGRESS IN POLK COUNTY. STILL, THE FIRES ARE FORCING MANY PEOPLE FROM THEIR HOMES. THIS ALL COMES AS TODAY MARKS SIX ...