Why are the Polk County assessor and others in his office getting big raises at a time when the county is facing a budget shortfall?

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

Polk County's interim administrator says the county will be able to balance its fiscal year 2026 budget despite facing a $7.2 million deficit.

Polk tax collector to replace floor in historic art-deco Lakeland location. Urges residents to visit other locations or ...

An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...

The state will send letters showing a more than 11% increase in the tax rate for Polk County property owners — a figure county officials say is inaccurate. Polk County Budget Manager Deb Anderson said ...

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

The city is proposing to keep its tax levy rate at $16.61 per $1,000 of taxable property, as it has been since fiscal year ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Polk County Tax Collector's office in Lakeland is limiting the number of customers it will serve daily, so repairs can be made to the historic building. Shirley Williams ...

Local governments are discussing proposed property tax levies for the upcoming fiscal year. Look through our list of central ...