Polk county
November 02, 2026
News, Polk County
Five Children Transported After Vehicle Crashes Into Winter Haven Day Care
WINTER HAVEN, FL — Five children and a driver were transported by ambulance for medical evaluation following a crash involving…
October 30, 2026
News, Polk County
Pickup Truck Turns Into Path of Motorcycle, Killing 20-Year-Old Auburndale Woman
BARTOW, FL — A pickup truck turning onto Connersville Road near Bartow collided with an oncoming motorcycle Thursday night, killing…
October 30, 2026
News, Polk County
Auburndale Man Struck and Killed While Directing Motorist Around Trash Truck
LAKE WALES, FL – An Auburndale man who stepped out of his garbage truck to direct a motorist around his…
October 29, 2026
News, Polk County
$51 Million Polk State College Campus to Welcome Students in January
HAINES CITY, FL — New college classes are coming to Polk State College’s Haines City-Davenport Campus beginning January 6, 2027,…
October 29, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Reviews School Capacity Requirements for New Housing Developments
AUBURNDALE, FL — Developers may be required to contribute land, fund school construction, or expand existing facilities when proposed residential…
October 28, 2026
Environment, Polk County
Polk County Awarded $12.6 Million for Water Supply Projects
POLK COUNTY, FL – Seven communities in Polk County have been awarded approximately $12.6 million in state funding to expand…
October 27, 2026
News, Polk County
New Residential Community Opens in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — Adams Homes celebrated the grand opening of its new Knights Landing residential community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony,…
October 26, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
$2.1 Million Approved for Kathleen Road Widening and Extension Project in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — A $2.1 million agreement to widen and extend Kathleen Road in Lakeland has been approved by the…
October 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Highlands Hospital Celebrates Birth of 100th Baby Since Opening
LAKELAND, FL — Wow! A major milestone for Lakeland’s newest hospital as Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital celebrates…
October 23, 2026
News, Polk County
Welding Program Coming to Polk State College
BARTOW, FL — Opportunities continue to grow at Polk State College as the institution prepares to launch a new welding…