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13 November 2026

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Substitute School Crossing Guards in Lakeland

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Substitute School Crossing Guards in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — Help children get to and from school safely. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men…
Auburndale Store Clerk Arrested During Undercover Alcohol Operation

Auburndale Store Clerk Arrested During Undercover Alcohol Operation

AUBURNDALE, FL — An undercover alcohol compliance operation conducted at six convenience stores in Auburndale and Winter Haven resulted in…
Polk State College Honors Veterans

Polk State College Honors Veterans

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Polk State College honored military service members and veterans Tuesday, November 10, during a Veterans Day…
Polk County Partners With Rescue Organizations to Reduce Shelter Overcrowding

Polk County Partners With Rescue Organizations to Reduce Shelter Overcrowding

LAKELAND, FL — Eleven dogs from Polk County Animal Control were flown from Lakeland Airport to New Jersey Tuesday morning,…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Moving Toward Radio Encryption

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Moving Toward Radio Encryption

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is moving toward encrypting its law enforcement radio communications, a move…
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…
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…