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November 07, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Recognizes Martha Santiago for Years of Dedicated Service
BARTOW, FL — Martha Santiago was recognized this week by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners for her eight…
November 07, 2026
News, Polk County
New Opportunities Await as Polk State College Opens Spring Enrollment
LAKELAND, FL — The opportunity to build your future starts now. Don’t miss out on the opportunities offered at Polk…
November 06, 2026
News, Polk County
City of Auburndale Confirms Data Center Coming to Pace Road
AUBURNDALE, FL — The City of Auburndale has confirmed that a data center is planned along North Pace Road, following…
November 06, 2026
News, Polk County
Data Center May Be Coming to Auburndale Following Previous Zoning Approvals
AUBURNDALE, FL — First, we want to recognize Gary White of The Ledger for his excellent reporting on the proposed…
November 05, 2026
Highlands County, News
Severe Flooding Devastates Agricultural Land in Central Florida
LAKE PLACID, FL — Widespread agricultural damage has been reported following torrential rainfall that triggered devastating flooding across parts of…
November 05, 2026
News, Polk County
Illegal Dumping Increases in Northeast Polk County Despite County Efforts
HAINES CITY, FL — Illegal dumping in northeast Polk County has increased despite the county launching a pilot program aimed…
November 04, 2026
News, Polk County
DeSantis Awards $276K for Agricultural Drone Education at Polk State
LAKE WALES, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis visited Lake Wales Wednesday afternoon to announce $276,069 in grant funding for Polk…
November 04, 2026
News, Polk County
New Emergency Room Opens in North Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — North Lakeland has welcomed a new 18-room, free-standing emergency department at 963 Lakeland Park Center Drive, inside…
November 04, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Regional Health Named One of Nation’s Most Wired Hospitals for 12th Time
LAKELAND, FL – The largest hospital in Polk County, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, has earned national recognition for the…
November 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Dog Dies in Devastating Bartow House Fire, Home a Total Loss
BARTOW, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to a devastating residential fire Tuesday afternoon in the 1100 block…