Polk County Florida
February 05, 2026
News, Polk County
Four Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on SR 60 in Lake Wales
A multi-vehicle crash occurred on State Road 60 in unincorporated Lake Wales, resulting in four fatalities. The preliminary investigation by…
February 04, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Celebrates its 165th Anniversary
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners and county leaders celebrated Polk County’s 165th anniversary on Tuesday, Feb. 3 following…
February 04, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road Closure Postponed Until Further Notice
Bartow, FL – The Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road roadway closure scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Feb. 4…
February 04, 2026
News, Polk County
Employee Identified via Company Shirt in Red Bull Cooler Theft Case
Polk City, FL – A St. Augustine resident has been arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail after allegedly…
February 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Florida Polytechnic University Ranked No. 9 in U.S. by TechGuide 2026
Lakeland, FL – Florida Polytechnic University’s undergraduate data science program has been ranked No. 9 in the nation for 2026…
February 03, 2026
Entertainment, Polk County
City of Lake Wales Announces Spring Fridays Events Starting with Mardi Gras Masquerade Party
The City of Lake Wales has announced the launch of its new Spring Fridays Series, a lineup of family-friendly themed…
February 03, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Traffic Alert: Southbound US-27 Down to Two Lanes for Repairs at Waverly Barn Road
Polk County Utilities contractors will consolidate a portion of southbound U.S. Highway 27 to two lanes beginning at 7 a.m.…
February 03, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Public Schools Announces Winners of 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge
Polk County, Florida — Polk County Public Schools (PCPS), in partnership with Polk’s Community Relations Advisory Council, has announced the…
February 02, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only
TALLAHASSEE, FL —The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6th, all driver…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Jury Rejects ‘Stand Your Ground’ Claim, Convicts Auburndale Man of Second-Degree Murder
On October 11, 2023, at approximately 0845 hours, the Auburndale Police Department (APD) responded to the area of 217 Century…