Polk County

Cpt. Cody A. Khork, an Army Reserve Captain, was killed in a drone attack while supporting military operations overseas.

The burn ban will stay in place until drought conditions improve and the wildfire risk goes down.

Dry conditions are prompting concerns about water shortages and wildfire risk in Central Florida.

Municipal elections in Central Florida are happening in March and April, but the deadline to register to vote is fast approaching.

A law was passed to give Florida kids more access to healthcare, but 2 years later medically fragile kids are still waiting.

Council members added new projects to Florida’s shortlist of lands to protect, including over 2,000 acres of land in Flagler, Seminole, Polk, Putnam and Volusia counties.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is the first of three water management districts to approve the regional water supply plan.

By the year 2045, demand for water in the region will be up 41%, according to the Central Florida Water Initiative.

Engineers hope the new, autonomous lake monitoring technology they’re developing will help keep Central Florida lakes clean — starting with the home of a historic open-water swim.

Biosolids aren’t tested for forever chemicals before being used as fertilizer in Florida. Testing requirements would help reduce risk, according to St. Johns Riverkeeper.