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LIVE: Out-of-state teens charged for ‘swatting’ calls in Polk County - WFLA
LIVE: Out-of-state teens charged for ‘swatting’ calls in Polk County WFLA
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:59 pm
Grady Judd: 2 teens accused of ‘swatting’ a victim in Polk County arrested in the Northeast - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Grady Judd: 2 teens accused of ‘swatting’ a victim in Polk County arrested in the Northeast FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:52 pm
Polk Health and Human Services head leaves legacy of improved maternal health services - Hendersonville Times-News
Polk Health and Human Services head leaves legacy of improved maternal health services Hendersonville Times-News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:50 pm
WATCH LIVE at 1 p.m.: Polk County sheriff to give update on 2 teens arrested in ‘swatting’ investigation - WKMG
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:21 pm
Polk County taxes and assessments to rise in proposed 2025-26 budget - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County taxes and assessments to rise in proposed 2025-26 budget Lakeland Ledger
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:11 pm
See why a Polk food truck was temporarily closed and 12 other vendors fell short of standards - Lakeland Ledger
See why a Polk food truck was temporarily closed and 12 other vendors fell short of standards Lakeland Ledger
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:57 pm
New York And Connecticut Teen Swatters Busted In Florida, Cross-State Operation - Tampa Free Press
New York And Connecticut Teen Swatters Busted In Florida, Cross-State Operation Tampa Free Press
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:27 pm
Lakeland’s Born + Bread Rises to Top With Iconic Polk Fare - Central Florida Ag News
Lakeland’s Born + Bread Rises to Top With Iconic Polk Fare Central Florida Ag News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 1:40 pm
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - July 10, 2025 - DrydenWire.com
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - July 10, 2025 DrydenWire.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 1:28 pm
Polk County Jail Report for Thursday, July 10 - The Rome News-Tribune
Polk County Jail Report for Thursday, July 10 The Rome News-Tribune
Published on 10 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday July 10 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday July 10 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:54 pm
Ava Husak, North Polk enter postseason riding high - Sports Illustrated
Ava Husak, North Polk enter postseason riding high Sports Illustrated
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:17 am
Polk group calls for action after new data reveals teen gun possession - Bay News 9
Polk group calls for action after new data reveals teen gun possession Bay News 9
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:20 am
New Law Changes How School Bus Camera Fines Are Handled in Polk County and the State - DailyRidge.com
New Law Changes How School Bus Camera Fines Are Handled in Polk County and the State DailyRidge.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:13 pm
Shooting Reported on Kettles Avenue in Lakeland Wednesday Afternoon - DailyRidge.com
Shooting Reported on Kettles Avenue in Lakeland Wednesday Afternoon DailyRidge.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:29 pm
Ocoee man charged with murder after Polk County shooting - Chattanooga Times Free Press
Ocoee man charged with murder after Polk County shooting Chattanooga Times Free Press
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:15 pm
Authorities name person in fatal multi-vehicle crash in Polk County - WEAU
Authorities name person in fatal multi-vehicle crash in Polk County WEAU
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:09 pm
UPDATE: Polk County Sheriff Releases Name Of Man Killed In Highway 35 Crash - DrydenWire.com
UPDATE: Polk County Sheriff Releases Name Of Man Killed In Highway 35 Crash DrydenWire.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:41 pm
UPDATE: Polk County Sheriff's Office IDs shooting victim - Cleveland Daily Banner
UPDATE: Polk County Sheriff's Office IDs shooting victim Cleveland Daily Banner
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:15 pm
Polk County man charged with second degree murder after shooting at local gas station - WDEF
Polk County man charged with second degree murder after shooting at local gas station WDEF
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:11 pm
Latest homelessness count in Volusia, Flagler, Polk counties show mixed results - WKMG
Latest homelessness count in Volusia, Flagler, Polk counties show mixed results WKMG
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
PCPS and Polk State College Launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program - Polk County Public Schools
PCPS and Polk State College Launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program Polk County Public Schools
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:15 pm
Polk State secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport campus - Bay News 9
Polk State secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport campus Bay News 9
Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:11 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday July 9 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday July 9 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:51 pm
Polk Firefighters Get Paid "Kelly Day" Under New Contract With County - LakeWalesNews.net
Polk Firefighters Get Paid "Kelly Day" Under New Contract With County LakeWalesNews.net
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:06 pm
Inmate stabs two officers in head with ‘homemade’ weapon at Polk County Jail, sheriff says — Featured - The Georgia Gazette
Inmate stabs two officers in head with ‘homemade’ weapon at Polk County Jail, sheriff says — Featured The Georgia Gazette
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:01 pm
They Got Him: Doug Polk Busts WSOP Main Event on Brutal Aces vs. Kings Bad Beat - PokerNews
They Got Him: Doug Polk Busts WSOP Main Event on Brutal Aces vs. Kings Bad Beat PokerNews
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:45 am
Garbage trucks damage driveway of Polk County disabled veteran - Yahoo
Garbage trucks damage driveway of Polk County disabled veteran Yahoo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:10 am
Garbage trucks damage driveway of Polk County disabled veteran - ABC Action News
Garbage trucks damage driveway of Polk County disabled veteran ABC Action News
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:00 am
Polk State College launches first-ever welding program to meet critical work force needs - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk State College launches first-ever welding program to meet critical work force needs FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:13 pm
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' - Toronto Star
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' Toronto Star
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:56 pm
Polk County schools receive ‘B’ grade for first time since 2019 - WFLA
Polk County schools receive ‘B’ grade for first time since 2019 WFLA
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:55 pm
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' - Ottumwa Courier
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' Ottumwa Courier
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:46 pm
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' - WPLG Local 10
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' WPLG Local 10
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:36 pm
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' - Yahoo
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' Yahoo
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:36 pm
Polk County Urges Hurricane Preparedness for 2025 Season - Polk County Government
Polk County Urges Hurricane Preparedness for 2025 Season Polk County Government
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:23 pm
Update: Suspect arrested, victim identified in deadly shooting near Ocoee gas station - WTVC
Update: Suspect arrested, victim identified in deadly shooting near Ocoee gas station WTVC
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:18 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 8 July 2025 | 4:50 pm
Polk County History Center Architectural Tour – July 2025 - Polk County Government
Polk County History Center Architectural Tour – July 2025 Polk County Government
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:28 pm
Polk County Public Schools announces price increase for varsity football tickets - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County Public Schools announces price increase for varsity football tickets Lakeland Ledger
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:20 pm
Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025 - Polk State College
Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025 Polk State College
Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:34 pm
Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books - Polk State College
Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books Polk State College
Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:34 pm
Inmate stabs 2 staff members at Polk County Jail, sheriff says - Atlanta News First
Inmate stabs 2 staff members at Polk County Jail, sheriff says Atlanta News First
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:36 pm
What Oregon recycling reform means for residents in Marion and Polk counties - Statesman Journal
What Oregon recycling reform means for residents in Marion and Polk counties Statesman Journal
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Ridgeview's Gonzalez finishes top five in weightlifting nationals; Polk County represents - Lakeland Ledger
Ridgeview's Gonzalez finishes top five in weightlifting nationals; Polk County represents Lakeland Ledger
Published on 8 July 2025 | 8:11 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
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 Public Schools Improves District Grade, Earns a B - Polk County Public Schools
Polk County Public Schools Improves District Grade, Earns a B Polk County Public Schools
Published on 7 July 2025 | 8:52 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
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
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 7 July 2025 | 5:21 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Polk County Fire Rescue to Promote Two Deputy Chiefs - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue to Promote Two Deputy Chiefs Polk County Government
Published on 2 July 2025 | 5:42 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
3 Things to Know when Purchasing Personalized or Specialty Plates - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
3 Things to Know when Purchasing Personalized or Specialty Plates Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:15 pm
Polk County Board Approves an Increase to Disposal Fees for North Central Landfill - Polk County Government
Polk County Board Approves an Increase to Disposal Fees for North Central Landfill Polk County Government
Published on 1 July 2025 | 6:11 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 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
Polk County Water Quality Initiatives - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Water Quality Initiatives Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 1 July 2025 | 6:17 am
Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus - Polk State College
Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus Polk State College
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 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
Good deeds and leadership highlight Polk’s 37-year career in admissions | UNC-Chapel Hill - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Good deeds and leadership highlight Polk’s 37-year career in admissions | UNC-Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk State will be closed July 3-6 for Fourth of July holiday - Polk State College
Polk State will be closed July 3-6 for Fourth of July holiday Polk State College
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:14 pm
From Polk to the pastures of Alaska: Polk State OTA grad finds rewarding career in horse therapy for children - Polk State College
From Polk to the pastures of Alaska: Polk State OTA grad finds rewarding career in horse therapy for children Polk State College
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Alligator Alley Trail at Circle B Bar Reserve Partially Closed - Polk County Government
Alligator Alley Trail at Circle B Bar Reserve Partially Closed Polk County Government
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Legislature approves budget with key funding that supports Polk State’s growth - Polk State College
Legislature approves budget with key funding that supports Polk State’s growth Polk State College
Published on 23 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
Polk County Launches Website for Behavioral Health Resources - Polk County Government
Polk County Launches Website for Behavioral Health Resources Polk County Government
Published on 12 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 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
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 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
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
Invasive Buy Back Program - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Invasive Buy Back Program Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 1 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
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
2025 Budget Information - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
2025 Budget Information Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 13 January 2025 | 3:45 pm