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Chargers' offense wakes up to boatrace Polk; Chargerettes dismiss Wildkittens - The Daily Post-Athenian
Chargers' offense wakes up to boatrace Polk; Chargerettes dismiss Wildkittens The Daily Post-Athenian
📢 Published on 📅 14 December 2025 🕒 9:56 pm
Driver suffers critical injuries in crash with Winter Haven fire engine, police say - WKMG
Driver suffers critical injuries in crash with Winter Haven fire engine, police say WKMG
📢 Published on 📅 14 December 2025 🕒 4:02 pm
This Week in Polk County sports: Dec. 15-20 - PolkSports
This Week in Polk County sports: Dec. 15-20 PolkSports
📢 Published on 📅 14 December 2025 🕒 3:47 pm
Man in critical condition after crash with fire engine in Winter Haven - Tampa Bay 28
Man in critical condition after crash with fire engine in Winter Haven Tampa Bay 28
📢 Published on 📅 14 December 2025 🕒 12:13 pm
Polk boys snare second, girls eighth at 16th Reindeer Games - PolkSports
Polk boys snare second, girls eighth at 16th Reindeer Games PolkSports
📢 Published on 📅 14 December 2025 🕒 3:21 am
Owen pulls away in second half to stop Polk County - PolkSports
Owen pulls away in second half to stop Polk County PolkSports
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 11:51 pm
Warhorses drive past Polk County, 69-57, in conference opener - The Valley Echo
Warhorses drive past Polk County, 69-57, in conference opener The Valley Echo
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 4:09 pm
Check the photos of Ballard vs North Polk boys & Girls basketball doubleheader - The Ames Tribune
Check the photos of Ballard vs North Polk boys & Girls basketball doubleheader The Ames Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 6:34 am
Polk county health officials share safety tips ahead of this weekend's snowy, bitter conditions - weareiowa.com
Polk county health officials share safety tips ahead of this weekend's snowy, bitter conditions weareiowa.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 3:42 am
Driver killed, 2-year-old and his mother in hospital after car rolls into ditch in Polk County - WFLA
Driver killed, 2-year-old and his mother in hospital after car rolls into ditch in Polk County WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 3:26 am
KDOT: Polk-Quincy Viaduct progressing on schedule as winter approaches - WIBW
KDOT: Polk-Quincy Viaduct progressing on schedule as winter approaches WIBW
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 12:24 am
KDOT: Polk-Quincy Viaduct progressing on schedule as winter approaches - WIBW
KDOT: Polk-Quincy Viaduct progressing on schedule as winter approaches WIBW
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 12:23 am
Marion Polk Food Share receives $189,000 from Willamette Health Council - Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Marion Polk Food Share receives $189,000 from Willamette Health Council Polk County Itemizer-Observer
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 11:00 pm
Polk County Sheriff’s Log - My Pulse News
Polk County Sheriff’s Log My Pulse News
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 10:59 pm
Polk County paramedic injured in ambulance crash - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County paramedic injured in ambulance crash FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 10:35 pm
New medical facility to improve emergency care access for rural Bradley, Polk Counties - WTVC
New medical facility to improve emergency care access for rural Bradley, Polk Counties WTVC
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 9:37 pm
Fire damages home in Davenport - WESH
Fire damages home in Davenport WESH
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 9:09 pm
1 dead, 2 injured in Polk County crash; SR-60 closed - WFLA
1 dead, 2 injured in Polk County crash; SR-60 closed WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 8:34 pm
Polk County activates Extreme Temperature Plan Friday: List of warming centers - weareiowa.com
Polk County activates Extreme Temperature Plan Friday: List of warming centers weareiowa.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 7:09 pm
Eagle Lake man charged with shaking baby boy, causing severe injuries - Lakeland Ledger
Eagle Lake man charged with shaking baby boy, causing severe injuries Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 5:10 pm
Einstein Bros. opens first Polk County location - The Business Journals
Einstein Bros. opens first Polk County location The Business Journals
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 4:19 pm
Polk Middle pins Rugby to complete first-half division sweep - PolkSports
Polk Middle pins Rugby to complete first-half division sweep PolkSports
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 3:31 pm
Polk State EMT grad’s long journey culminates in life-saving moment - Polk State College
Polk State EMT grad’s long journey culminates in life-saving moment Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 2:58 pm
Polk State Education graduate and former soccer standout published in state science journal - Polk State College
Polk State Education graduate and former soccer standout published in state science journal Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 1:37 pm
How many people used the new Polk County sobering center this year? - The Des Moines Register
How many people used the new Polk County sobering center this year? The Des Moines Register
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 12:09 pm
Fight over sand mine near Lake Wales 55-plus community isn't finished - Lakeland Ledger
Fight over sand mine near Lake Wales 55-plus community isn't finished Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 10:07 am
Polk County Fire Rescue rallies around paramedic injured in ambulance crash - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County Fire Rescue rallies around paramedic injured in ambulance crash FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 11:53 pm
Women used children in counterfeit cash scheme at Polk County businesses, deputies say - WFLA
Women used children in counterfeit cash scheme at Polk County businesses, deputies say WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:44 pm
Polk school district denies 3 charter companies' demands to use schools - Lakeland Ledger
Polk school district denies 3 charter companies' demands to use schools Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:04 pm
Polk moves ahead with changes to liquor laws, including Sunday sales - Lakeland Ledger
Polk moves ahead with changes to liquor laws, including Sunday sales Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 7:19 pm
Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan to be Activated Friday - newsradio 1040 who
Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan to be Activated Friday newsradio 1040 who
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 7:14 pm
Polk deputies arrest man out on bond for killing pregnant girlfriend, unborn child: PCSO - WFLA
Polk deputies arrest man out on bond for killing pregnant girlfriend, unborn child: PCSO WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 6:22 pm
Small Farm, Big Impact: ‘My Tiny Greens’ Adapts to Polk’s Shifting Ag Landscape - LkldNow
Small Farm, Big Impact: ‘My Tiny Greens’ Adapts to Polk’s Shifting Ag Landscape LkldNow
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 5:02 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday December 11 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Thursday December 11 2025 Coosa Valley News
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 3:03 pm
Historic Polk County home open for tours - Spectrum Bay News 9
Historic Polk County home open for tours Spectrum Bay News 9
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 1:46 pm
Polk State closes 2 p.m. Dec. 12 for winter break 2025, enrollment for spring 2026 continues - Polk State College
Polk State closes 2 p.m. Dec. 12 for winter break 2025, enrollment for spring 2026 continues Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 1:36 pm
‘This just shouldn’t be OK’: Father of Polk paramedic injured in ambulance crash speaks out - WFLA
‘This just shouldn’t be OK’: Father of Polk paramedic injured in ambulance crash speaks out WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 4:19 am
Burning car in Brighton leads Polk County corporal to dramatic dog rescue - OzarksFirst.com
Burning car in Brighton leads Polk County corporal to dramatic dog rescue OzarksFirst.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 9:54 pm
Polk County paramedic ‘improving every day’ after ambulance crash, officials say - WFLA
Polk County paramedic ‘improving every day’ after ambulance crash, officials say WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 9:22 pm
See photos as early voting begins for the Senate District 16 special election - The Des Moines Register
See photos as early voting begins for the Senate District 16 special election The Des Moines Register
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:39 pm
Polk County deputies bust 3 accused of giving kids counterfeit money to spend at Lakeland businesses - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County deputies bust 3 accused of giving kids counterfeit money to spend at Lakeland businesses FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:17 pm
Which Polk County wrestling program has had the best moments so far? - Lakeland Ledger
Which Polk County wrestling program has had the best moments so far? Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 5:31 pm
Is Trader Joe's inching a little closer to Polk County? - Lakeland Ledger
Is Trader Joe's inching a little closer to Polk County? Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 4:21 pm
Insider: Wisconsin Man Facing 1st Degree Felony Child Sexual Assault Charges Following Investigation - DrydenWire.com
Insider: Wisconsin Man Facing 1st Degree Felony Child Sexual Assault Charges Following Investigation DrydenWire.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 3:34 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday December 10 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday December 10 2025 Coosa Valley News
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 2:03 pm
What upgrades are being sought at state parks in Polk County? - Lakeland Ledger
What upgrades are being sought at state parks in Polk County? Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 10:05 am
8 Philadelphia youth football team players charged with stealing from Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida - CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 2:20 am
Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance crashes, injuring crew, patient, and driver - WFTV
Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance crashes, injuring crew, patient, and driver WFTV
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 12:16 am
Teen football players arrested after alleged $2K Dick's Sporting Goods theft - ABC News
Teen football players arrested after alleged $2K Dick's Sporting Goods theft ABC News
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 10:39 pm
Philly coach speaks out after teen players arrested in Florida for stealing - NBC10 Philadelphia
Philly coach speaks out after teen players arrested in Florida for stealing NBC10 Philadelphia
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 10:02 pm
2 critically injured after ambulance, pickup truck collide in Polk County, deputies say - WESH
2 critically injured after ambulance, pickup truck collide in Polk County, deputies say WESH
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 9:43 pm
Medic critical, 3 others injured in Fla. ambulance crash - FireRescue1
Medic critical, 3 others injured in Fla. ambulance crash FireRescue1
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 9:14 pm
'Unfathomable': Polk County man accused of critically injuring 3-month-old baby boy - wtsp.com
'Unfathomable': Polk County man accused of critically injuring 3-month-old baby boy wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:50 pm
Polk, David L. - Cleveland Jewish News
Polk, David L. Cleveland Jewish News
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:45 pm
Crash involving ambulance sends four to hospital in Polk County - ABC7 WWSB
Crash involving ambulance sends four to hospital in Polk County ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:13 pm
Crash involving ambulance hospitalizes several people: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Crash involving ambulance hospitalizes several people: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 7:35 pm
Grady Judd recap: Polk County sheriff’s most memorable quotes of 2025 - WFLA
Grady Judd recap: Polk County sheriff’s most memorable quotes of 2025 WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 6:39 pm
Polk paramedic and patient in critical condition after truck hits ambulance - Lakeland Ledger
Polk paramedic and patient in critical condition after truck hits ambulance Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 6:15 pm
Polk County caregiver arrested for violently shaking baby: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County caregiver arrested for violently shaking baby: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 5:58 pm
Portion of Topeka Boulevard set to close as part of Polk-Quincy Viaduct project - WIBW
Portion of Topeka Boulevard set to close as part of Polk-Quincy Viaduct project WIBW
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 5:10 pm
'Unfathomable': Polk County man arrested after 3-month-old baby sustains brain, spinal cord injuries - FOX 35 Orlando
'Unfathomable': Polk County man arrested after 3-month-old baby sustains brain, spinal cord injuries FOX 35 Orlando
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 4:57 pm
PCSO: Driver dies in west Polk crash after fleeing collision - Lakeland Ledger
PCSO: Driver dies in west Polk crash after fleeing collision Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 4:24 pm
Paramedic, patient critical after ambulance crash in Polk County - wtsp.com
Paramedic, patient critical after ambulance crash in Polk County wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 3:55 pm
Polk County Fire Rescue Unit Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue Unit Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 3:52 pm
Hotly contested 2026 Iowa Legislature races expected in Polk County - The Des Moines Register
Hotly contested 2026 Iowa Legislature races expected in Polk County The Des Moines Register
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 12:22 pm
Paramedic, patient in 'critical' condition after ambulance truck crash in Polk County - FOX 35 Orlando
Paramedic, patient in 'critical' condition after ambulance truck crash in Polk County FOX 35 Orlando
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 11:15 am
2 critically injured when ambulance, pickup collide on US-27 in Polk County - WKMG
2 critically injured when ambulance, pickup collide on US-27 in Polk County WKMG
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 10:26 am
Good deeds and leadership highlight Polk’s 37-year career in admissions - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Good deeds and leadership highlight Polk’s 37-year career in admissions The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
8 members of Philly's United Thoroughbreds football team charged in Polk County, Fla. theft case - 6abc Philadelphia
8 members of Philly's United Thoroughbreds football team charged in Polk County, Fla. theft case 6abc Philadelphia
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Hit-and-run driver killed while bolting from Polk County crash: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Hit-and-run driver killed while bolting from Polk County crash: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 10:51 pm
Pennsylvania teens visiting Polk County for football championship arrested for felony retail theft: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Pennsylvania teens visiting Polk County for football championship arrested for felony retail theft: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 6:48 pm
8 teens visiting Polk County for football tournament accused of stealing from Dick’s Sporting Goods - WFLA
8 teens visiting Polk County for football tournament accused of stealing from Dick’s Sporting Goods WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 6:10 pm
Polk County Strategic Plan - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Strategic Plan Polk County Iowa (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 5:07 pm
Enroll now: Polk State Computer Numeric Control Program is powering up for January classes - Polk State College
Enroll now: Polk State Computer Numeric Control Program is powering up for January classes Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 4:20 pm
Driver found with multiple weapons, container with radioactive warning label arrested in Polk County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Driver found with multiple weapons, container with radioactive warning label arrested in Polk County FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Junior High School - Southeast Polk Community School District
Junior High School Southeast Polk Community School District
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 5:14 pm
Cancer in Polk County: Event Set for January 13 to Share Data, Foster Dialogue, and Highlight Community Action - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Cancer in Polk County: Event Set for January 13 to Share Data, Foster Dialogue, and Highlight Community Action Polk County Iowa (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 4:39 pm
Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban - Polk County Government
Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Former Polk State SGA president finds rewarding career in nation’s capital - Polk State College
Former Polk State SGA president finds rewarding career in nation’s capital Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southeast Polk High School - Southeast Polk Community School District
Southeast Polk High School Southeast Polk Community School District
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Apply now for a Polk State Merit Scholarship - Polk State College
Apply now for a Polk State Merit Scholarship Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Polk State closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving - Polk State College
Polk State closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
PCSB Welcomes New Member - Polk County Public Schools
PCSB Welcomes New Member Polk County Public Schools
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Polk County Fire Rescue creating 50 new positions with SAFER Grant - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue creating 50 new positions with SAFER Grant Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Polk State College will celebrate 133rd commencement on December 3 - Polk State College
Polk State College will celebrate 133rd commencement on December 3 Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Fort Polk-Vernon, Fort Polk North WMAs to be Reopened Nov. 19 for User Activities, LDWF Announces - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Fort Polk-Vernon, Fort Polk North WMAs to be Reopened Nov. 19 for User Activities, LDWF Announces Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Polk County School Board Meeting Schedule for November 2025 - Polk County Public Schools
Polk County School Board Meeting Schedule for November 2025 Polk County Public Schools
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Native American woman nearly deported after Polk County Jail issues ICE detainer by mistake - Iowa Public Radio
Native American woman nearly deported after Polk County Jail issues ICE detainer by mistake Iowa Public Radio
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Registration is open for the Spring 2026 Semester at Polk State College - Polk State College
Registration is open for the Spring 2026 Semester at Polk State College Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Parts of Fort Polk-Vernon WMA to be Reopened for User Activities, LDWF Announces - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Parts of Fort Polk-Vernon WMA to be Reopened for User Activities, LDWF Announces Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
PCPS School Choice Application Window Opens Jan. 12 - Polk County Public Schools
PCPS School Choice Application Window Opens Jan. 12 Polk County Public Schools
📢 Published on 📅 3 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Nighttime road closure on Iowa 415 in Polk City starts on Oct. 29 - Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov)
Nighttime road closure on Iowa 415 in Polk City starts on Oct. 29 Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Polk County Fire Rescue Earns Emergency Medical Technician Training Program Accreditation - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue Earns Emergency Medical Technician Training Program Accreditation Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Obituary | Johnny Junior Polk of Rudyard, Montana - Holland & Bonine
Obituary | Johnny Junior Polk of Rudyard, Montana Holland & Bonine
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fort Polk-Vernon, Fort Polk North WMAs Closed Until Further Notice - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Fort Polk-Vernon, Fort Polk North WMAs Closed Until Further Notice Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Registration will start in November for Spring 2026 Semester at Polk State College - Polk State College
Registration will start in November for Spring 2026 Semester at Polk State College Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 13 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Tabitha Biehl Appointed New Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Director - Polk County Government
Tabitha Biehl Appointed New Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Director Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Polk County Legislative Delegation Announces Public Meeting for Two Local Bills - Polk County Government
Polk County Legislative Delegation Announces Public Meeting for Two Local Bills Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Pamela Polk Obituary September 28, 2025 - schaudtfuneralservice.com
Pamela Polk Obituary September 28, 2025 schaudtfuneralservice.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Polk County Air Monitoring - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
Polk County Air Monitoring Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 26 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
