Polk County Fairgrounds levy headed to May ballot. How much would it cost property owners?
Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to put a levy on the May ballot to fund operations at the fairgrounds and make ...
John Velebir of Winter Haven begins two-year term as chair of Polk County Republicans
John Velebir of Winter Haven has previously served as first vice chair and treasurer of the Polk County Republican Executive ...
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Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting deputy caught hiding in Lake Bonnet
A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...
Fleeing sex offender steals Polk County deputy’s gun, leading to manhunt: sheriff
A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...
Family of Polk County woman seeks justice one year after she was killed
Olivia Maldonado was shot and killed at a flea market in Arcadia by her ex-boyfriend, sheriff's deputies said.
Polk County considers big increase in impact fees for new warehouses and industrial buildings
The plan would raise the fee for warehouses from $539 to $2,192 per 1,000 square feet and from $539 to $1,539 per 1,000 ...
What to expect in 2025 from Polk County's population boom
Polk County is becoming more popular as a place to move because of competitive home prices opportunity and slower pace of ...
Deputies: Bicyclist hit and killed by car in Polk County
BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — A 58-year-old man died after being hit by a car on US-17 in Polk County. The man was wearing dark ...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeks suspect in December burglary
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened at the Putnam’s Landing Subdivision on Dec. 21. Several ...
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Polk County moves closer to goal of becoming a no-kill county in 2025
In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.
Suspect in stolen vehicle crashes into 2 cars during Polk County chase, FHP says
A suspect who fled in a stolen vehicle before colliding with two other cars has been arrested in Lakeland, according to ...