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2 November 2026

Polk county

High-Speed Passenger Rail Station Could Be Coming to Polk County

BARTOW, FL — A high-speed passenger rail station may be coming to Polk County as transportation officials begin a new…

Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Following Fatal Winter Haven Bar Altercation

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Brian Motley, 40, is wanted for manslaughter after what police are calling an altercation at a…

Polk County Commissioners Shut Down Social Media Comments, Raising First Amendment Concerns

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has blocked the public from commenting on its official county government social media…

Police Identify Two Men Involved in Altercation at Caribbean Bay

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Details have emerged following an altercation at a Winter Haven establishment early Sunday morning that left…

Cat in the Hat Musical Coming to Polk State College

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Cat in the Hat and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters are coming to Polk State…

Winter Haven Considers $52K AI System for Water Department Customer Service

WINTER HAVEN, FL – The City of Winter Haven is considering spending up to $52,052 to introduce artificial intelligence technology…

Narrow, Congested County Road 557 Set for $90 Million Widening Project

POLK CITY, FL — After years of residents calling for improvements, Polk County is moving forward with a $90 million…

$4.8 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Winter Haven Regional Airport

WINTER HAVEN, FL — During Monday’s Winter Haven City Commission meeting on October 12, commissioners moved forward with two major…

Free Manufacturing Training at Polk State College

BARTOW, FL — Have you ever considered a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing? Polk State College is now offering its…

Bartow & Fort Meade Electric Crews Join Hurricane Isaias Recovery Efforts

BARTOW, FL — Seven members of Bartow Electric, along with two additional lineworkers from the City of Fort Meade, have…