Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
The increased fee only applies to volunteers whose activities involve contact with students out of sight of a district staff ...
'Surprised and shocked': Polk County issues 6,250 citations for passing stopped school buses
Polk County Public Schools signed a contract last year with Verra Mobility Corp. to install cameras on its approximately 500 ...
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1 killed, 1 hurt in head-on Polk County crash, sheriff’s office says
A head-on crash near Winter Haven killed a man and left another with serious injuries, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s ...
Polk School Board approves moving forward with proposal for high school in Poinciana
The proposal from Fortress Secured LLC set a total project cost of $182.2 million and a construction timeline of 22 months ...
Another cold front coming to Florida, but freezing temps? What to expect in Polk County
A few strong thunderstorms along the Panhandle and Big Bend are possible and may bring lightning, gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph ...
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Polk County Opens Applications for Free Preschool Programs
Online applications are now open for free Head Start, voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK) and special needs preschool programs ...
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Polk County's Legoland to lay off more than 200 employees
Legoland Florida Resort in Polk County is laying off 234 employees. The theme park and resort reported the job cuts in a ...
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What will the next cold front bring to Polk County? And should we start worrying about fire?
Here's what to expect this week. What's the weather forecast for Polk County, Florida? There's a chance for rain Monday afternoon or evening as another cold front moves through Florida.