Polk County Florida
March 09, 2026
News, Polk County
Three Killed in Head-On Collision on State Road 33 North of Polk City
POLK CITY, FL – Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at around 8:26 pm, to the crash…
March 09, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Minute Maid Ramp Road Two in Davenpor Closed for Widening Project
DAVENPORT, FL — A section of Minute Maid Ramp Road Two in Davenport is set to close starting Monday, March…
March 09, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Mount Olive Road in Polk City Closed for Repairs
POLK CITY, FL– A section of Mount Olive Road in Polk City has been closed for roadway excavation and repair…
March 09, 2026
News, Polk County
Haines City Swears In Isaac Jackson as New Police Chief
HAINES CITY, FL — Isaac Jackson was sworn in as Chief of Police for the Haines City Police Department on…
March 05, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Offers $10 Flat Fee for Freeze-Damaged Yard Waste at North Central Transfer Station
In an effort to help Polk County residents dispose of yard waste from the recent cold snap without waiting for…
March 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Brian Cogswell Appointed New Polk County Solid Waste Division Director
BARTOW, FL – County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of Brian Cogswell as the new Director of the Polk County…
March 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Woman Arrested After Striking Sheriff’s Patrol Vehicle During Pursuit
WINTER HAVEN, FL – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to…
March 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland ABWA Offers $2,000 Scholarship for Local Female College Students
Lakeland Downtown Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Offers Local Impact Scholarships Worth $2,000 + Several other Scholarships…
February 25, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Agriculture Hit with Over $3.1 Billion in Freeze Losses
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson released preliminary estimates from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer…
February 24, 2026
Entertainment, Polk County
The Winter Haven Public Library proudly presents our 2026 Lecture Series: Our Florida!
The Winter Haven Public Library has announced its 2026 Lecture Series titled “Our Florida!”, featuring presentations on various aspects of…