Polk County Florida
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…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
City of Lakeland Extends Warnings for School Zone Speeders
Lakeland, Florida – January 30, 2026 – The City of Lakeland continues to activate its new school-zone speed enforcement cameras…
February 02, 2026
News, Polk County
City of Lakeland Awarded Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community Status
LAKELAND, FL — The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the City of Lakeland a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC)…
January 29, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk Sheriff’s Office Arrest McDonald’s Employee on 46 Felony Child Porn Charges
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested an Eagle Lake man for 46 counts of possession of…
January 29, 2026
Local Traffic, News
Portions of Doe Circle East and West Will Close for Drainage Improvements
The Polk County Roads and Drainage Division will be replacing storm drainage lines on Doe Circle East and Doe Circle…
January 28, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County School Board Approves New High School Boundaries for 2026-27
The Polk County School Board has approved new attendance boundaries for our high schools. We want to ensure that all…
January 28, 2026
News, Polk County
Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood Retires After 40 Years of Law Enforcement Service
HAINES CITY, FL — Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood will officially retire from the City of Haines City effective…
January 27, 2026
News, Polk County
Haines City Man Killed in Head-On Crash Involving Dump Truck
DAVENPORT FL – Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at approximately 6:04 am, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched…