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Polk County shows out at the 2025 USAW Weightlifting Nationals - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County shows out at the 2025 USAW Weightlifting Nationals Lakeland Ledger
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:33 am
Polk County schools to raise ticket prices for varsity football games - WFLA
Polk County schools to raise ticket prices for varsity football games WFLA
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:56 pm
1 person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Polk County - WEAU
1 person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Polk County WEAU
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:08 pm
After 3 years with a C grade, Polk County school district improves to a B - Lakeland Ledger
After 3 years with a C grade, Polk County school district improves to a B Lakeland Ledger
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:22 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Monday July 7 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Monday July 7 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:16 pm
Charlotte Polk Obituary (1968 - 2025) - Tupelo, MS - The Daily Journal - Legacy.com
Charlotte Polk Obituary (1968 - 2025) - Tupelo, MS - The Daily Journal Legacy.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:07 pm
Davis Polk Recruits Jillian Merns as Trusts, Estates Partner - Bloomberg Law News
Davis Polk Recruits Jillian Merns as Trusts, Estates Partner Bloomberg Law News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 8:26 pm
Two deputies hurt after inmate attack at Polk County Jail - 11Alive.com
Two deputies hurt after inmate attack at Polk County Jail 11Alive.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:15 pm
Polk County Launches "Uninvited Guests" Campaign to Educate on Hazardous Waste Disposal - Hoodline
Polk County Launches "Uninvited Guests" Campaign to Educate on Hazardous Waste Disposal Hoodline
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:13 pm
Davis Polk Taps Willkie Partner As Trusts & Estates Co-Head - Law360
Davis Polk Taps Willkie Partner As Trusts & Estates Co-Head Law360
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:03 pm
Polk County Schools to Raise Varsity Football Ticket Prices for First Time in Over a Decade - DailyRidge.com
Polk County Schools to Raise Varsity Football Ticket Prices for First Time in Over a Decade DailyRidge.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:22 pm
Polk County Public Schools Adjusting Football Ticket Prices for 2025-26 - Polk County Public Schools
Polk County Public Schools Adjusting Football Ticket Prices for 2025-26 Polk County Public Schools
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:06 pm
Polk County History Museum, House of Flags celebrate grand re-opening - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk County History Museum, House of Flags celebrate grand re-opening The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:47 pm
Insider: Polk County Crash Results In OWI Convictions For River Falls Man - DrydenWire.com
Insider: Polk County Crash Results In OWI Convictions For River Falls Man DrydenWire.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:21 pm
Davis Polk Welcomes Trusts & Estates Partner Jillian Merns - The Joplin Globe
Davis Polk Welcomes Trusts & Estates Partner Jillian Merns The Joplin Globe
Published on 7 July 2025 | 5:20 pm
Polk County Sheriff’s Log - My Pulse News
Polk County Sheriff’s Log My Pulse News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:04 pm
Ashley Bell Barnett of Polk County Appointed to Global Leadership Role with United Way Women United - DailyRidge.com
Ashley Bell Barnett of Polk County Appointed to Global Leadership Role with United Way Women United DailyRidge.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:54 pm
1 person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Polk County - WEAU
1 person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Polk County WEAU
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:40 pm
Deputies arrest man who stole hay truck, trailer from Polk County hardware store Monday - WTVC
Deputies arrest man who stole hay truck, trailer from Polk County hardware store Monday WTVC
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:19 pm
Fatal Crash In Polk County Involves Three Vehicles - DrydenWire.com
Fatal Crash In Polk County Involves Three Vehicles DrydenWire.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:19 pm
Polk County Jail Report for Monday, July 7 - The Rome News-Tribune
Polk County Jail Report for Monday, July 7 The Rome News-Tribune
Published on 7 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
Faith-based health care giant buys 77-year-old Polk medical group - Business Observer
Faith-based health care giant buys 77-year-old Polk medical group Business Observer
Published on 7 July 2025 | 12:45 pm
Softball Game Preview: Northwest Wolves vs. Southeast Polk Rams - MaxPreps.com
Softball Game Preview: Northwest Wolves vs. Southeast Polk Rams MaxPreps.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:53 am
Softball Game Preview: Southeast Polk Rams vs. Northwest Wolves - MaxPreps.com
Softball Game Preview: Southeast Polk Rams vs. Northwest Wolves MaxPreps.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:28 am
Iowans insist that their fundamental right to clean water be honored | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
Iowans insist that their fundamental right to clean water be honored | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 July 2025 | 3:04 pm
Fire destroys home in Lakeland: Polk County Fire Rescue - ABC Action News
Fire destroys home in Lakeland: Polk County Fire Rescue ABC Action News
Published on 6 July 2025 | 1:54 pm
Polk State College poised for growth thanks to bold state support | Guest column - Lakeland Ledger
Polk State College poised for growth thanks to bold state support | Guest column Lakeland Ledger
Published on 6 July 2025 | 9:12 am
Does Polk State president have measurable performance goals? | Voice of the People (July 6, 2025) - Lakeland Ledger
Does Polk State president have measurable performance goals? | Voice of the People (July 6, 2025) Lakeland Ledger
Published on 6 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Softball Game Preview: Carlisle Wildcats vs. North Polk Comets - MaxPreps.com
Softball Game Preview: Carlisle Wildcats vs. North Polk Comets MaxPreps.com
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk Sheriff's Office, Lakeland police assist in motorcycle gang shooting arrests - ABC Action News
Polk Sheriff's Office, Lakeland police assist in motorcycle gang shooting arrests ABC Action News
Published on 5 July 2025 | 5:46 pm
Omaha police arrest 53-year-old man accused of stabbing, killing his 85-year-old father - KETV
Omaha police arrest 53-year-old man accused of stabbing, killing his 85-year-old father KETV
Published on 4 July 2025 | 9:25 pm
Omaha police investigate homicide after man dies in stabbing - KETV
Omaha police investigate homicide after man dies in stabbing KETV
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:29 pm
New Polk County program helps families repair storm-damaged homes - ABC Action News
New Polk County program helps families repair storm-damaged homes ABC Action News
Published on 4 July 2025 | 6:48 pm
Project promotes safe water recreation at Maple Lake - Grand Forks Herald
Project promotes safe water recreation at Maple Lake Grand Forks Herald
Published on 4 July 2025 | 6:00 pm
Overnight accident on Heyburn Avenue and Polk Street closes intersection - KMVT
Overnight accident on Heyburn Avenue and Polk Street closes intersection KMVT
Published on 4 July 2025 | 5:35 pm
Insider: $50K Bond Set For Former Polk County Doctor Charged With Child Enticement - DrydenWire.com
Insider: $50K Bond Set For Former Polk County Doctor Charged With Child Enticement DrydenWire.com
Published on 4 July 2025 | 5:02 pm
New England Patriots WR in Trouble Before Training Camp - Sports Illustrated
New England Patriots WR in Trouble Before Training Camp Sports Illustrated
Published on 4 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
2 years after switch, Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk once more in military-dependent LA town - NOLA.com
2 years after switch, Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk once more in military-dependent LA town NOLA.com
Published on 4 July 2025 | 9:30 am
2 years after switch, Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk once more in military-dependent LA town - NOLA.com
2 years after switch, Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk once more in military-dependent LA town NOLA.com
Published on 4 July 2025 | 9:30 am
Polk County Fire Rescue to promote two leaders to deputy chief - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County Fire Rescue to promote two leaders to deputy chief Lakeland Ledger
Published on 4 July 2025 | 9:10 am
Stabbing in southwest Omaha critically injures one person - KETV
Stabbing in southwest Omaha critically injures one person KETV
Published on 4 July 2025 | 2:09 am
64th annual Polk County Youth Rodeo kicks off Thursday - easttexasnews.com
64th annual Polk County Youth Rodeo kicks off Thursday easttexasnews.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 8:59 pm
After party-line votes, Polk lawmakers issue statements on passage of Trump's budget bill - Lakeland Ledger
After party-line votes, Polk lawmakers issue statements on passage of Trump's budget bill Lakeland Ledger
Published on 3 July 2025 | 8:50 pm
1 of 2 suspects in deadly Polk Street mass shooting transferred to Lubbock County Jail - KVII
1 of 2 suspects in deadly Polk Street mass shooting transferred to Lubbock County Jail KVII
Published on 3 July 2025 | 4:44 pm
Polk Street closure (July 3, 2025) - Houston Public Media
Polk Street closure (July 3, 2025) Houston Public Media
Published on 3 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Polk County commemorates Samuel Quinton, only Revolutionary War soldier buried locally - Southwest Times Record
Polk County commemorates Samuel Quinton, only Revolutionary War soldier buried locally Southwest Times Record
Published on 3 July 2025 | 9:10 am
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Haley Lucille Polk Obituary (2025) - Rockwall, TX - Rest Haven Funeral Homes - Rockwall Location - Legacy.com
Haley Lucille Polk Obituary (2025) - Rockwall, TX - Rest Haven Funeral Homes - Rockwall Location Legacy.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 6:03 am
Wet weather ahead: Will Polk's Fourth of July fireworks be rained out? What you should know - Lakeland Ledger
Wet weather ahead: Will Polk's Fourth of July fireworks be rained out? What you should know Lakeland Ledger
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:30 pm
Life-threatening injury in a classroom reflects rise in violent behavior in Polk County schools - Lakeland Ledger
Life-threatening injury in a classroom reflects rise in violent behavior in Polk County schools Lakeland Ledger
Published on 2 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
Community concerns grow over $2B expansion of George R. Brown Center - Houston Chronicle
Community concerns grow over $2B expansion of George R. Brown Center Houston Chronicle
Published on 2 July 2025 | 4:19 pm
Best Old Florida restaurants? One of Polk's oldest eateries makes USA Today Network list - Lakeland Ledger
Best Old Florida restaurants? One of Polk's oldest eateries makes USA Today Network list Lakeland Ledger
Published on 2 July 2025 | 9:04 am
‘Ghettoized’: Houston’s East End residents fear convention center expansion cuts them off from downtown - Click2Houston
‘Ghettoized’: Houston’s East End residents fear convention center expansion cuts them off from downtown Click2Houston
Published on 2 July 2025 | 12:11 am
Polk County research report confirms nitrate in rivers directly tied to agriculture - WHO13.com
Polk County research report confirms nitrate in rivers directly tied to agriculture WHO13.com
Published on 1 July 2025 | 11:25 pm
DeSantis' budget vetoes mostly spare Polk County projects. Here are winners and losers - Lakeland Ledger
DeSantis' budget vetoes mostly spare Polk County projects. Here are winners and losers Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:11 pm
Man shot by Polk County deputy still in critical condition, faces attempted murder charges - WFTV
Man shot by Polk County deputy still in critical condition, faces attempted murder charges WFTV
Published on 1 July 2025 | 6:41 pm
Latest homelessness count in Volusia-Flagler, Polk show mixed results - Central Florida Public Media
Latest homelessness count in Volusia-Flagler, Polk show mixed results Central Florida Public Media
Published on 1 July 2025 | 5:34 pm
Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's over wrong order: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's over wrong order: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 1 July 2025 | 4:26 pm
2-Year Water Quality Study Received by Polk County Supervisors - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
2-Year Water Quality Study Received by Polk County Supervisors Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:46 pm
Polk County Water Quality Initiatives - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Water Quality Initiatives Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:46 pm
Man shot after standoff in Polk County, sheriff says - WESH
Man shot after standoff in Polk County, sheriff says WESH
Published on 1 July 2025 | 2:48 am
Man threatening his wife and deputies is critically wounded by Polk deputy, sheriff says - Lakeland Ledger
Man threatening his wife and deputies is critically wounded by Polk deputy, sheriff says Lakeland Ledger
Published on 30 June 2025 | 10:58 pm
Man shoots self at Polk County gravesite after being tazed by DPS officer - KLTV.com
Man shoots self at Polk County gravesite after being tazed by DPS officer KLTV.com
Published on 30 June 2025 | 10:48 pm
Person injured, arrested after deputy-involved shooting in Poinciana: PCSO - ABC Action News
Person injured, arrested after deputy-involved shooting in Poinciana: PCSO ABC Action News
Published on 30 June 2025 | 9:17 pm
Poinciana standoff ends after SWAT team shoots man who shot at deputy, Polk County sheriff says - WKMG
Poinciana standoff ends after SWAT team shoots man who shot at deputy, Polk County sheriff says WKMG
Published on 30 June 2025 | 8:14 pm
No IN-PERSON Jail Visitation on Independence Day/July 4th! - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
No IN-PERSON Jail Visitation on Independence Day/July 4th! Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 30 June 2025 | 6:56 pm
Closure extended until end of July for downtown Houston exit on Polk Street off US-59 for I-45 transformation project, TxDOT says - ABC13 Houston
Published on 30 June 2025 | 6:56 pm
In Polk County, warnings that Live Local tax breaks might benefit developers but not renters - Lakeland Ledger
In Polk County, warnings that Live Local tax breaks might benefit developers but not renters Lakeland Ledger
Published on 30 June 2025 | 9:11 am
Polk County Senior Sites Menu - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Senior Sites Menu Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New secure residential treatment facility in Salem aims to bring hope - Statesman Journal
New secure residential treatment facility in Salem aims to bring hope Statesman Journal
Published on 29 June 2025 | 11:01 am
Pedestrian killed in Vermilion Parish crash - KATC
Pedestrian killed in Vermilion Parish crash KATC
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Are you a DIY fireworks enthusiast? What's legal in Florida and where to buy them in Polk - Lakeland Ledger
Are you a DIY fireworks enthusiast? What's legal in Florida and where to buy them in Polk Lakeland Ledger
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Southeast Polk Junior High School - Southeast Polk Community School District
Southeast Polk Junior High School Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
No IN-PERSON Jail Visitation on Memorial Day - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
No IN-PERSON Jail Visitation on Memorial Day Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 17 June 2025 | 6:47 pm
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training - Polk State College
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training Polk State College
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Fire Rescue Partners with Lakeland Regional Health and OneBlood to Administer Blood Transfusions in the Field - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue Partners with Lakeland Regional Health and OneBlood to Administer Blood Transfusions in the Field Polk County Government
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Nitrates - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Nitrates Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Fire Rescue Leadership Invites the Public to the Grand Opening of Masterpiece Road Fire Station - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue Leadership Invites the Public to the Grand Opening of Masterpiece Road Fire Station Polk County Government
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk State announces important dates for second 6-week summer session - Polk State College
Polk State announces important dates for second 6-week summer session Polk State College
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Fire Rescue EMS Recognized for Severe Heart Attack and Stroke Pre-Hospital Care - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue EMS Recognized for Severe Heart Attack and Stroke Pre-Hospital Care Polk County Government
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Seeks Resident to Serve on Planning Commission - Polk County Government
Polk County Seeks Resident to Serve on Planning Commission Polk County Government
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk HealthCare Plan Changes Eligibility Requirements - Polk County Government
Polk HealthCare Plan Changes Eligibility Requirements Polk County Government
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2025 Semester at Polk State College - Polk State College
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2025 Semester at Polk State College Polk State College
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Approves New Ordinance |Three Polk County Lakes - Polk County Government
Polk County Approves New Ordinance |Three Polk County Lakes Polk County Government
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Property Tax Sale is June 16 - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Property Tax Sale is June 16 Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Launches Program to Keep Aging Seniors in Their Homes - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Launches Program to Keep Aging Seniors in Their Homes Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Repeals Burn Ban - Polk County Government
Polk County Repeals Burn Ban Polk County Government
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Vending machine offering free health and safety tools launched at Polk County Health Department - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Vending machine offering free health and safety tools launched at Polk County Health Department Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk State College will celebrate 132nd commencement with two ceremonies May 1 - Polk State College
Polk State College will celebrate 132nd commencement with two ceremonies May 1 Polk State College
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bunnyville Bash - Polk County Government
Bunnyville Bash Polk County Government
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Burn Ban Expands to Surrounding Municipalities - Polk County Government
Polk County Burn Ban Expands to Surrounding Municipalities Polk County Government
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
News | Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban Effective April 15 - Polk County Government
News | Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban Effective April 15 Polk County Government
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk - Polk County Government
Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk Polk County Government
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk went from Lope to legend - Grand Canyon University Athletics
Polk went from Lope to legend Grand Canyon University Athletics
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Solid Waste Hiring Event March 14 - Polk County Government
Polk County Solid Waste Hiring Event March 14 Polk County Government
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Open registration for Summer 2025 Semester will begin March 31 at Polk State College - Polk State College
Open registration for Summer 2025 Semester will begin March 31 at Polk State College Polk State College
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Board of Commissioners Appoint Shawn Smith as New Fire Rescue Chief - Polk County Government
Polk County Board of Commissioners Appoint Shawn Smith as New Fire Rescue Chief Polk County Government
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Two East Polk Parks Close Recreational Courts for Renovations - Polk County Government
Two East Polk Parks Close Recreational Courts for Renovations Polk County Government
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Polk State to host pair of open house events during Spring 2025 Semester - Polk State College
Polk State to host pair of open house events during Spring 2025 Semester Polk State College
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
2025 Budget Information - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
2025 Budget Information Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 13 January 2025 | 3:45 pm