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Polk County Recognizes Martha Santiago for Years of Dedicated Service

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…
New Opportunities Await as Polk State College Opens Spring Enrollment

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…
City of Auburndale Confirms Data Center Coming to Pace Road

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…
Data Center May Be Coming to Auburndale Following Previous Zoning Approvals

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…
Severe Flooding Devastates Agricultural Land in Central Florida

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…
Illegal Dumping Increases in Northeast Polk County Despite County Efforts

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…
DeSantis Awards $276K for Agricultural Drone Education at Polk State

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…
New Emergency Room Opens in North Lakeland

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…
Lakeland Regional Health Named One of Nation’s Most Wired Hospitals for 12th Time

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…
Dog Dies in Devastating Bartow House Fire, Home a Total Loss

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…