Polk County Florida

LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland-based Mediterranean and fusion hummus brand Feasts of Persia is expanding its footprint across Polk County, growing…

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees has elected new leadership for the 2026-2027 academic year,…

Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2026) – The Polk County Board of County Commissioners confirmed the appointment of Jerry Rodriguez as…

Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2026) – Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff plan to conduct a 25-acre prescribed burn…

EAGLE LAKE, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue Volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz was killed Wednesday morning after investigators say a…

EAGLE LAKE, FL — Polk County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of one of its own after Volunteer Chaplain…

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The owners of Island Jerk Caribbean food truck are facing felony charges after Winter Haven police…

In a notice sent to parents Thursday afternoon, Polk County Public Schools announced new restrictions on smart glasses and similar…

HAINES CITY, FL — The Haines City Police Department is reviewing its policies governing the use of Flock cameras and…

LAKE WALES, FL — A Lake Wales nonprofit is helping make birthdays a little brighter for children whose families may…