Polk County
Polk County News
May 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Commissioner Martha Santiago Will Not Seek Re-election
BARTOW, FL – Martha Santiago announced Monday that she will not seek re-election for a third term on the Polk…
May 11, 2026
News, Polk County
New Free Learning Library Coming to Lakeland Park
LAKELAND, FL — A new free learning library is coming to John McGee Park in Lakeland as part of an…
May 11, 2026
News, Polk County
Lifeguard Rescues Child From Pool at River Ranch, Airlifted to Hospital
RIVER RANCH, FL — A child was airlifted to a hospital Saturday afternoon following a near drowning incident at River…
May 10, 2026
News, Polk County
Tire Blowout Causes Vehicle to Overturn on Polk Parkway
AUBURNDALE, FL – A rollover crash on the westbound Polk Parkway near the Braddock Road exit sent a 20-year-old college…
May 09, 2026
News, Polk County
$10 Flat Fee Available for Yard Waste Disposal in Polk County Through June 1
Polk County is encouraging residents to begin hurricane season preparations early by offering a reduced $10 flat fee for self-hauling…
May 09, 2026
News, Polk County
American Heart Association Honors Polk County Fire Rescue With EMS Gold Award
Polk County Fire Rescue has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold Award for the second consecutive year,…
May 09, 2026
News, Polk County
54-Year-Old Lakeland Man Fatally Struck Crossing North Florida Avenue
LAKELAND, FL – The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Friday night along North Florida…
May 08, 2026
Polk County
Small Plane Flips During Emergency Landing Near Mulberry
A small plane crash near Mulberry on Friday night ended without injuries after the pilot safely landed the aircraft following…
May 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Interstate 4 Wildlife Overpass Construction Advances In Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — Construction continues to move forward on a new wildlife overpass along Interstate 4 in Polk County, part…
May 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Families Invited to Apply for New Kindergarten/First Grade Learning Program
Polk County Public Schools announced a new microschool learning opportunity that will launch at Philip O’Brien Elementary for the upcoming…