State is zeroing in on a route for a high-speed alternative to US 27 in eastern Polk County
For more than a decade, the state and county have coveted a high-speed alternative to U.S. 27. Two public meetings are ...
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 upgrades to the buildings.
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 him and told him to “back off.” ...
Judge sets bond at $35,000 for Lake Wales teacher accused of showing students explicit pictures
A 60-year old substitute teacher is being held on $35,000 bond after being accused of showing explicit pictures of herself to ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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.