Polk County Florida

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Winter Haven commissioners tentatively approved a 6.5900-mill property tax rate as part of the city’s proposed…

BARTOW, FL — (Sept. 15, 2026) – County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Jim Tully to serve as…

LAKELAND, FL — U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds was presented with a crystal eagle Thursday after addressing hundreds of students, faculty,…

LAKELAND, FL — Florida’s 2026–27 duck hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 19, and the City of Lakeland is reminding residents…

Bartow, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2026) – What happens to the liquid produced as waste breaks down in a landfill? Polk…

LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland residents and businesses violating Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions could face fines ranging from $50 to…

LAKELAND, FL — Jessica Vlasac, 42, of Lakeland, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated child abuse resulting in the…

BARTOW, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue is expanding its public education efforts by offering a full catalog of safety…

LAKELAND, FL — A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) driving program is coming to Polk State College, backed by nearly $2…

BARTOW, FL — Bartow City Manager Mike Herr announced in a letter to the media Friday evening that Police Chief…