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Softball: Lake Region rally to win district title; 3 more Polk teams win titles - Lakeland Ledger
Softball: Lake Region rally to win district title; 3 more Polk teams win titles Lakeland Ledger
Published on 2 May 2025 | 8:13 am
William Carey's Halford passes Polk to become winningest baseball coach in Mississippi history - supertalk.fm
William Carey's Halford passes Polk to become winningest baseball coach in Mississippi history supertalk.fm
Published on 2 May 2025 | 1:23 am
Polk County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman - cbs19.tv
Polk County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman cbs19.tv
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:26 pm
Families honor fallen officers at 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Families honor fallen officers at 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 1 May 2025 | 9:50 pm
Memorial service held in Polk County for fallen officers - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Memorial service held in Polk County for fallen officers FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 1 May 2025 | 9:18 pm
'No remorse': Polk County man gets life plus 115 years for shooting 2 women - FOX 5 Atlanta
'No remorse': Polk County man gets life plus 115 years for shooting 2 women FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 1 May 2025 | 8:48 pm
Watch: Somber tones and solemn moments of the 37th Polk County Peace Officers Memorial Service - Lakeland Ledger
Watch: Somber tones and solemn moments of the 37th Polk County Peace Officers Memorial Service Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 May 2025 | 8:29 pm
Florida Forest Service battling more fires as experts predict extended dry season - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Florida Forest Service battling more fires as experts predict extended dry season ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:54 pm
Cedartown Man Sentenced to Life Plus 115 Years for Double Shooting - Coosa Valley News
Cedartown Man Sentenced to Life Plus 115 Years for Double Shooting Coosa Valley News
Published on 1 May 2025 | 6:31 pm
Volunteers conduct their own Polk Street traffic study ahead of its closure - Houston Chronicle
Volunteers conduct their own Polk Street traffic study ahead of its closure Houston Chronicle
Published on 1 May 2025 | 6:19 pm
BASEBALL: Polk offense roars in rout of Rosman - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
BASEBALL: Polk offense roars in rout of Rosman The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Published on 1 May 2025 | 5:36 pm
3 Things to Know About Property Tax Credit Programs - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
3 Things to Know About Property Tax Credit Programs Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 May 2025 | 5:31 pm
'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations - Oskaloosa Herald
'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations Oskaloosa Herald
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:45 pm
'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations - Norwalk Hour
'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations Norwalk Hour
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:45 pm
After Her 6-Year-Old Vanished from Their Yard, Mom Screamed When She Was Found Inside Barrel Nearby (Exclusive) - People.com
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:03 pm
Skadden And Davis Polk Turn To Former White House Attorney To Navigate Trump’s Ire - Above the Law
Skadden And Davis Polk Turn To Former White House Attorney To Navigate Trump’s Ire Above the Law
Published on 1 May 2025 | 2:45 pm
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - May 1, 2025 - DrydenWire.com
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - May 1, 2025 DrydenWire.com
Published on 1 May 2025 | 2:44 pm
Edna Murl Polk - The Bay City Tribune
Edna Murl Polk The Bay City Tribune
Published on 1 May 2025 | 2:15 pm
Select list of nominees for 2025 Tony Awards - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Select list of nominees for 2025 Tony Awards Midland Reporter-Telegram
Published on 1 May 2025 | 2:14 pm
'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations - Spectrum News
'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations Spectrum News
Published on 1 May 2025 | 1:46 pm
Mother and 4-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead in Polk County Home - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather - weisradio.com
Mother and 4-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead in Polk County Home - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather weisradio.com
Published on 1 May 2025 | 1:09 pm
Polk County Jail Report for Thursday, May 1 - The Rome News-Tribune
Polk County Jail Report for Thursday, May 1 The Rome News-Tribune
Published on 1 May 2025 | 1:00 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday May 1 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday May 1 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 1 May 2025 | 12:33 pm
Gateway student to earn Polk State degree at just 15 - Polk State College
Gateway student to earn Polk State degree at just 15 Polk State College
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:54 am
Macon Middle blanks Polk Middle in BRC first-round matchup - PolkSports
Macon Middle blanks Polk Middle in BRC first-round matchup PolkSports
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:38 am
Smoky’s second-inning explosion dooms Polk Middle in tourney opener - PolkSports
Smoky’s second-inning explosion dooms Polk Middle in tourney opener PolkSports
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:13 am
Mother, 4-year-old daughter found killed in Polk County home, GBI says - Atlanta News First
Mother, 4-year-old daughter found killed in Polk County home, GBI says Atlanta News First
Published on 1 May 2025 | 9:07 am
Deplorable conditions found at family farm leads to animal cruelty charges - WLOS
Deplorable conditions found at family farm leads to animal cruelty charges WLOS
Published on 1 May 2025 | 12:08 am
GBI: Mother, 4-year-old daughter found dead inside Polk County home - Atlanta News First
GBI: Mother, 4-year-old daughter found dead inside Polk County home Atlanta News First
Published on 30 April 2025 | 11:51 pm
Former Ankeny Chamber CEO pleads guilty to four felonies - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Former Ankeny Chamber CEO pleads guilty to four felonies Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 30 April 2025 | 10:13 pm
Largest home in Polk County listed for sale in Elkhart - KCCI
Largest home in Polk County listed for sale in Elkhart KCCI
Published on 30 April 2025 | 10:04 pm
Former Polk County detention deputy arrested for molesting teen, deputies say - wtsp.com
Former Polk County detention deputy arrested for molesting teen, deputies say wtsp.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:47 pm
Polk County and Ankeny Unveil Large-Scale Wetland Project at Fourmile Creek - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County and Ankeny Unveil Large-Scale Wetland Project at Fourmile Creek Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:19 pm
'Cat daddy' Mike Polk Jr. falls for kitties at Rescue Village - WKYC
'Cat daddy' Mike Polk Jr. falls for kitties at Rescue Village WKYC
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:13 pm
All clear at Polk State College - Polk State College
All clear at Polk State College Polk State College
Published on 30 April 2025 | 8:54 pm
Minority-Owned Polk Businesses to Shine at Gala - LkldNow
Minority-Owned Polk Businesses to Shine at Gala LkldNow
Published on 30 April 2025 | 8:19 pm
Celebrating the SEP Skilled Trades Extension Center Open House - Southeast Polk Community School District
Celebrating the SEP Skilled Trades Extension Center Open House Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:34 pm
Meet our new reporter covering Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties - BlueRidgeNow.com
Meet our new reporter covering Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties BlueRidgeNow.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:11 pm
East defeats Polk County, 12-0 - thedigitalcourier.com
East defeats Polk County, 12-0 thedigitalcourier.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 6:31 pm
Polk County jail employee charged with molesting juvenile - ABC7 WWSB
Polk County jail employee charged with molesting juvenile ABC7 WWSB
Published on 30 April 2025 | 6:07 pm
Polk Central’s McMinn named director of Polk County Early College - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk Central’s McMinn named director of Polk County Early College The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Published on 30 April 2025 | 5:18 pm
SOFTBALL: Adair checks Polk offense to lead Cavaliers to win - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
SOFTBALL: Adair checks Polk offense to lead Cavaliers to win The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Published on 30 April 2025 | 5:16 pm
GOLF: Menetre’s 77 leads Polk in regular-season finale at Connestee Falls - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
GOLF: Menetre’s 77 leads Polk in regular-season finale at Connestee Falls The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Published on 30 April 2025 | 5:16 pm
Polk State extends summer fees deadline to May 9 - Polk State College
Polk State extends summer fees deadline to May 9 Polk State College
Published on 30 April 2025 | 4:52 pm
Faith, education and sports assembling at new Polk County school - Bay News 9
Faith, education and sports assembling at new Polk County school Bay News 9
Published on 30 April 2025 | 4:48 pm
Polk County detention deputy accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile quits upon arrest - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County detention deputy accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile quits upon arrest FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 30 April 2025 | 3:57 pm
Former Polk County detention deputy molested teen girl, PCSO says - WFLA
Former Polk County detention deputy molested teen girl, PCSO says WFLA
Published on 30 April 2025 | 3:41 pm
Former Polk County detention deputy arrested for molesting teen, deputies say - WLTX
Former Polk County detention deputy arrested for molesting teen, deputies say WLTX
Published on 30 April 2025 | 3:33 pm
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash on Polk County road - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash on Polk County road FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 30 April 2025 | 3:19 pm
Mother and son to graduate together with Polk State AA degrees - Polk State College
Mother and son to graduate together with Polk State AA degrees Polk State College
Published on 30 April 2025 | 12:34 pm
Henderson County unemployment rate shows "good improvement" in new March numbers - BlueRidgeNow.com
Henderson County unemployment rate shows "good improvement" in new March numbers BlueRidgeNow.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:11 am
Softball: No-hitter by Lake Wales' Conroy leads all highlights from district semifinals - Lakeland Ledger
Softball: No-hitter by Lake Wales' Conroy leads all highlights from district semifinals Lakeland Ledger
Published on 30 April 2025 | 8:10 am
Woman, 4-year-old daughter found dead inside home in small Polk County town - FOX 5 Atlanta
Woman, 4-year-old daughter found dead inside home in small Polk County town FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 30 April 2025 | 3:45 am
Iziah Bond Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Participating in Multiple Street Takeovers in Cleveland on September 28; Robert Polk Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for Orchestrating Street Takeovers on September 28 and September 29 in Cleveland - Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
Iziah Bond Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Participating in Multiple Street Takeovers in Cleveland on September 28; Robert Polk Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for Orchestrating Street Takeovers on September 28 and September 29 in Cleveland Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
Published on 30 April 2025 | 1:28 am
Polk Gulch Wine and Spirits Emporium The Jug Shop Has Been Evicted - SFist
Polk Gulch Wine and Spirits Emporium The Jug Shop Has Been Evicted SFist
Published on 30 April 2025 | 1:02 am
Fourmile Creek Greenway Tree & Shrub Planting - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Fourmile Creek Greenway Tree & Shrub Planting Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 30 April 2025 | 12:28 am
New lanes on I-4 alleviate backups from Polk County to Osceola County - WFLA
New lanes on I-4 alleviate backups from Polk County to Osceola County WFLA
Published on 29 April 2025 | 9:46 pm
Polk Parents May Lose Child Care Vouchers - LkldNow
Polk Parents May Lose Child Care Vouchers LkldNow
Published on 29 April 2025 | 8:05 pm
Eagles continue to soar at Polk State College campuses across the county - Mid Florida Newspapers
Eagles continue to soar at Polk State College campuses across the county Mid Florida Newspapers
Published on 29 April 2025 | 5:40 pm
'So many won’t make it out alive': Last year, 401 animals died in Polk County shelter's care; 564 escaped - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
'So many won’t make it out alive': Last year, 401 animals died in Polk County shelter's care; 564 escaped ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 29 April 2025 | 4:49 pm
New Beginnings: Explore New Spots this Summer - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
New Beginnings: Explore New Spots this Summer Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 29 April 2025 | 4:42 pm
VOLLEYBALL: August 12 road trip to kick off Polk volleyball schedule - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
VOLLEYBALL: August 12 road trip to kick off Polk volleyball schedule The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Published on 29 April 2025 | 4:26 pm
Polk County: Everything residents need to know before a storm - WKMG
Polk County: Everything residents need to know before a storm WKMG
Published on 29 April 2025 | 3:56 pm
Tree Planting at Brown's Woods - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Tree Planting at Brown's Woods Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 29 April 2025 | 3:06 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Tuesday April 29 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Tuesday April 29 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 11:56 am
Polk County's rapid growth strains infrastructure but adds 1,000 jobs - The Business Journals
Polk County's rapid growth strains infrastructure but adds 1,000 jobs The Business Journals
Published on 29 April 2025 | 11:02 am
'One lane makes all the difference': Drivers celebrate as new lanes open on I-4 in Polk County - Lakeland Ledger
'One lane makes all the difference': Drivers celebrate as new lanes open on I-4 in Polk County Lakeland Ledger
Published on 29 April 2025 | 9:10 am
Polk County tourism officials nervously watch as House passes cuts to tourist marketing - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County tourism officials nervously watch as House passes cuts to tourist marketing Lakeland Ledger
Published on 29 April 2025 | 9:05 am
Family Planning Council of Iowa, Polk County partner for harm reduction vending machine - KCCI
Family Planning Council of Iowa, Polk County partner for harm reduction vending machine KCCI
Published on 29 April 2025 | 3:19 am
East End residents want more engagement about Polk Street closure as public comment deadline approaches - Houston Public Media
East End residents want more engagement about Polk Street closure as public comment deadline approaches Houston Public Media
Published on 28 April 2025 | 8:00 pm
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 | 5:44 pm
Polk County's new vending machine combats drug overdoses, unintended pregnancies - The Des Moines Register
Polk County's new vending machine combats drug overdoses, unintended pregnancies The Des Moines Register
Published on 28 April 2025 | 5:43 pm
‘A good thing for sure:’ FDOT opens relief lanes on I-4 in Osceola, Polk counties - WKMG
‘A good thing for sure:’ FDOT opens relief lanes on I-4 in Osceola, Polk counties WKMG
Published on 28 April 2025 | 5:04 pm
New congestion relief lanes opened on I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties - WFTV
New congestion relief lanes opened on I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties WFTV
Published on 28 April 2025 | 3:31 pm
New congestion relief lanes opened on I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties - WFTV
New congestion relief lanes opened on I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties WFTV
Published on 28 April 2025 | 3:30 pm
St. Francis defensive lineman Polk, and his football options, are growing - Toledo Blade
St. Francis defensive lineman Polk, and his football options, are growing Toledo Blade
Published on 28 April 2025 | 2:04 pm
District Softball: Here is a breakdown of Polk's districts and the best bets to reach state - Lakeland Ledger
District Softball: Here is a breakdown of Polk's districts and the best bets to reach state Lakeland Ledger
Published on 28 April 2025 | 8:05 am
James “Jimmy” Sims Polk III - Broussard's Mortuary
James “Jimmy” Sims Polk III Broussard's Mortuary
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Senior Sites Menu - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Senior Sites Menu Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Want to eat on the waterfront? Forget the coast. Polk County has some old-time favorites - Lakeland Ledger
Want to eat on the waterfront? Forget the coast. Polk County has some old-time favorites Lakeland Ledger
Published on 27 April 2025 | 9:30 am
Wanted Florida man killed after charging at Polk County deputy with knife: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Wanted Florida man killed after charging at Polk County deputy with knife: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 26 April 2025 | 3:55 pm
For 3rd time in 3 weeks, a suspect threatening Polk deputies is fatally shot - Lakeland Ledger
For 3rd time in 3 weeks, a suspect threatening Polk deputies is fatally shot Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 April 2025 | 1:14 pm
Man with knife shot, killed by Polk County deputy, sheriff says - WKMG
Man with knife shot, killed by Polk County deputy, sheriff says WKMG
Published on 26 April 2025 | 12:16 pm
Polk deputy shoots, kills knife-wielding man: PCSO - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Polk deputy shoots, kills knife-wielding man: PCSO ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 26 April 2025 | 11:54 am
Life Expectancy Is Shorter in Polk County - LkldNow
Life Expectancy Is Shorter in Polk County LkldNow
Published on 25 April 2025 | 9:22 pm
Long-running 'Cops' TV show could film this year in Polk County - KCCI
Long-running 'Cops' TV show could film this year in Polk County KCCI
Published on 25 April 2025 | 3:03 pm
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology application open through May 30 - Polk State College
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology application open through May 30 Polk State College
Published on 25 April 2025 | 1:28 pm
Summer camps return to Polk State - Polk State College
Summer camps return to Polk State Polk State College
Published on 25 April 2025 | 12:38 pm
'It’s crazy!': Drivers hit with school bus camera fine in Polk County must pay more to appeal it - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
'It’s crazy!': Drivers hit with school bus camera fine in Polk County must pay more to appeal it ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 24 April 2025 | 9:11 pm
Polk State grad gets degree five decades after dropping out in memory of loved one - Polk State College
Polk State grad gets degree five decades after dropping out in memory of loved one Polk State College
Published on 24 April 2025 | 12:24 pm
Polk State College celebrates 60th anniversary at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus - Polk State College
Polk State College celebrates 60th anniversary at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus Polk State College
Published on 22 April 2025 | 1:30 pm
Susan Jane Ewing - Hamiltons Funeral Home
Susan Jane Ewing Hamiltons Funeral Home
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
CSXT Closing State Road 37 for Track Repairs in Bradley Junction - Polk County Government
CSXT Closing State Road 37 for Track Repairs in Bradley Junction Polk County Government
Published on 18 April 2025 | 11:26 pm
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
Camp Early Bird Registration Begins April 16 - Polk County Public Schools
Camp Early Bird Registration Begins April 16 Polk County Public Schools
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire Rescue Saves an Unconscious Individual from Structure Fire in Mulberry - Polk County Government
Fire Rescue Saves an Unconscious Individual from Structure Fire in Mulberry Polk County Government
Published on 7 April 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 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