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21 March 2026

Polk County Florida

Polk County Enforces Mandatory Once-Per-Week Lawn Watering Beginning Sunday

Polk County Utilities customers will be required to follow a once-per-week watering schedule beginning Sunday, Feb. 8, to comply with…

FWC Finalizes Wildlife Trapping; Annual Training and Reporting Now Required for Trappers

TALLAHASSEE, FL – At this week’s Commission meeting in Tallahassee, Commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)…

Lake Wales School Zone Speed Camera Grace Period Underway

The City of Lake Wales has initiated a 30-day grace period for its automated speed enforcement cameras on eastbound and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…