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Polk County News
June 17, 2026
News, Polk County
Burn Ban Lifted Across Polk County After Drought Conditions Improve
Polk County has officially repealed the burn ban that had been in effect since May 5, citing improving weather conditions…
June 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Completes $8.17 Million Flood Mitigation Project in Imperial Lakes
MULBERRY, FL – Polk County has completed an $8.17 million drainage improvement project in the Imperial Lakes community in Mulberry,…
June 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Electric Proposes 15.87% Base Rate Increase Over Four Years
LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal for a series of electric base rate increases that, if…
June 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Plane Crash Under Investigation After Aircraft Goes Down in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — A young man died Monday evening after an experimental aircraft crashed in a remote area near Moore…
June 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Man Removed Ankle Monitor Before Taking $10,000 Golf Cart
Winter Haven, FL – A Winter Haven man who was arrested in May for flashing a gun at the newly…
June 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Cellphone Found in Driver’s Hand Following Fatal Davenport Crash
DAVENPORT, FL— The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday…
June 13, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Drivers Should Expect Delays on U.S. 98 as Widening Project Continues in North Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — Motorists should expect delays on U.S. 98 in north Lakeland next week as FDOT continues its widening…
June 13, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Motorcyclist Killed in SR-60 Crash; Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter
PLANT CITY, FL – A 44-year-old Bartow man was killed Friday evening after a crash involving a pickup truck and…
June 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Saddle Creek Campground to Close for Two Months for Renovation Project
LAKELAND, FL — The campground at Saddle Creek Park will temporarily close from July 1 through Aug. 30 as Polk…
June 12, 2026
News, Polk County
GiveWell Community Foundation Invests $182,309 in Local Nonprofits
LAKELAND, FL – More than $182,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 32 nonprofit organizations across Polk, Highlands, and…