Polk county
October 23, 2026
News, 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…
October 22, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
October 20, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
October 19, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
October 19, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
October 17, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
October 14, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
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…
October 14, 2026
News, Polk County
$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…
October 13, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
October 12, 2026
News, Polk County
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…