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Polk County’s top volleyball teams to watch in 2025 - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County’s top volleyball teams to watch in 2025 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 August 2025 | 9:53 am
Group wants death penalty off the table for veterans, even for these notorious Polk County cases - Lakeland Ledger
Group wants death penalty off the table for veterans, even for these notorious Polk County cases Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 August 2025 | 9:11 am
Swimming preview: Here are 41 boys, girls in Polk County to watch for in 2025 - Winter Haven News Chief
Swimming preview: Here are 41 boys, girls in Polk County to watch for in 2025 Winter Haven News Chief
Published on 26 August 2025 | 8:11 am
Swimming preview: Here are 41 boys, girls in Polk County to watch for in 2025 - Lakeland Ledger
Swimming preview: Here are 41 boys, girls in Polk County to watch for in 2025 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 August 2025 | 8:10 am
East Henderson JVs strike late to upend Polk County - PolkSports
East Henderson JVs strike late to upend Polk County PolkSports
Published on 26 August 2025 | 2:20 am
Polk Middle roars to road win at Canton Middle - PolkSports
Polk Middle roars to road win at Canton Middle PolkSports
Published on 26 August 2025 | 1:45 am
Polk Middle romps past Canton Middle in season debut - PolkSports
Polk Middle romps past Canton Middle in season debut PolkSports
Published on 26 August 2025 | 1:21 am
Gallery: Here are some of Polk County's top swimmers to watch in 2025 - Lakeland Ledger
Gallery: Here are some of Polk County's top swimmers to watch in 2025 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 August 2025 | 12:01 am
Person dies on Ocoee River in Polk County Sunday - WTVC
Person dies on Ocoee River in Polk County Sunday WTVC
Published on 25 August 2025 | 9:33 pm
Argument over bag leads to deadly shooting Friday night at Polk Co. home - Local 3 News
Argument over bag leads to deadly shooting Friday night at Polk Co. home Local 3 News
Published on 25 August 2025 | 9:31 pm
POLK COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH 1ST-DEGREE MURDER - 3B Media News
POLK COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH 1ST-DEGREE MURDER 3B Media News
Published on 25 August 2025 | 8:31 pm
Polk firefighters free barred owl from palm struck by lightning - WFLA
Polk firefighters free barred owl from palm struck by lightning WFLA
Published on 25 August 2025 | 8:27 pm
‘She should not be free’: Polk County hit-and-run victim’s mother reacts to suspect’s arrest - WFLA
‘She should not be free’: Polk County hit-and-run victim’s mother reacts to suspect’s arrest WFLA
Published on 25 August 2025 | 8:06 pm
Reddick, Hall, named Polk Career Source Champions - Mid Florida Newspapers
Reddick, Hall, named Polk Career Source Champions Mid Florida Newspapers
Published on 25 August 2025 | 7:37 pm
Polk County woman charged with murder after shooting boyfriend - WDEF
Polk County woman charged with murder after shooting boyfriend WDEF
Published on 25 August 2025 | 7:17 pm
Copperhill man found dead from gunshot wound, girlfriend arrested - Local 3 News
Copperhill man found dead from gunshot wound, girlfriend arrested Local 3 News
Published on 25 August 2025 | 6:48 pm
Davis Polk Appoints Rob Morrison as a Partner - citybiz
Davis Polk Appoints Rob Morrison as a Partner citybiz
Published on 25 August 2025 | 6:43 pm
Davis Polk Picks Up White & Case Finance Atty In Calif. - Law360
Davis Polk Picks Up White & Case Finance Atty In Calif. Law360
Published on 25 August 2025 | 5:49 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers lose another wide receiver target - PennLive.com
Pittsburgh Steelers lose another wide receiver target PennLive.com
Published on 25 August 2025 | 4:36 pm
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Seizes $50K Gold Chain In Florida Drug Bust - 1290 WJNO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Seizes $50K Gold Chain In Florida Drug Bust 1290 WJNO
Published on 25 August 2025 | 4:00 pm
Lakeland woman arrested four days after fatal hit-and-run, Polk Sheriff's Office says - Lakeland Ledger
Lakeland woman arrested four days after fatal hit-and-run, Polk Sheriff's Office says Lakeland Ledger
Published on 25 August 2025 | 3:30 pm
Southeast Polk Welcomes New Middle School Principal, Mr. Josh Griffith - Southeast Polk Community School District
Southeast Polk Welcomes New Middle School Principal, Mr. Josh Griffith Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 25 August 2025 | 2:40 pm
Parents Have Six Weeks to Weigh in on New Polk County High School Maps - LkldNow
Parents Have Six Weeks to Weigh in on New Polk County High School Maps LkldNow
Published on 25 August 2025 | 1:18 pm
Davis Polk Adds to California Footprint With Longtime White & Case Finance Partner - Law.com
Davis Polk Adds to California Footprint With Longtime White & Case Finance Partner Law.com
Published on 25 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Traffic Alert: Part of State Road 60 in Polk County blocked after semi-truck crash - wtsp.com
Traffic Alert: Part of State Road 60 in Polk County blocked after semi-truck crash wtsp.com
Published on 25 August 2025 | 12:49 pm
Semi-truck crash in Polk County spills wood across road, sends driver to hospital - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Semi-truck crash in Polk County spills wood across road, sends driver to hospital FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 25 August 2025 | 12:24 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Monday August 25 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Monday August 25 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 25 August 2025 | 12:20 pm
Polk County man charged with animal abuse - OzarksFirst.com
Polk County man charged with animal abuse OzarksFirst.com
Published on 24 August 2025 | 10:09 pm
Polk Notes: Little things come up big for Wolverines in win - PolkSports
Polk Notes: Little things come up big for Wolverines in win PolkSports
Published on 24 August 2025 | 8:25 pm
Polk County Restaurant Report Card August 18-24 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Restaurant Report Card August 18-24 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 24 August 2025 | 5:14 pm
Houston residents seek community benefits agreement as GRB expands, city says no - Houston Chronicle
Houston residents seek community benefits agreement as GRB expands, city says no Houston Chronicle
Published on 23 August 2025 | 6:54 pm
Woman arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash in Lakeland: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Woman arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash in Lakeland: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 23 August 2025 | 6:50 pm
Springfield man dies in Polk County car crash - KY3
Springfield man dies in Polk County car crash KY3
Published on 23 August 2025 | 3:49 pm
Woman arrested in fatal Polk County hit-and-run crash, sheriff’s office says - WKMG
Woman arrested in fatal Polk County hit-and-run crash, sheriff’s office says WKMG
Published on 23 August 2025 | 3:21 pm
Springfield man dies in Polk County wreck - OzarksFirst.com
Springfield man dies in Polk County wreck OzarksFirst.com
Published on 23 August 2025 | 1:54 pm
Who is the best cornerback and safety in Polk County hands down? Please vote. - Lakeland Ledger
Who is the best cornerback and safety in Polk County hands down? Please vote. Lakeland Ledger
Published on 23 August 2025 | 1:41 pm
Generations give back through volunteering at Marion Polk Food Share - Statesman Journal
Generations give back through volunteering at Marion Polk Food Share Statesman Journal
Published on 23 August 2025 | 11:03 am
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees - Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Published on 22 August 2025 | 11:54 pm
Doug Polk Gambles for $500k Three-Way Pot with Nut Flush Draw Vs. Nik Airball - PokerNews
Doug Polk Gambles for $500k Three-Way Pot with Nut Flush Draw Vs. Nik Airball PokerNews
Published on 22 August 2025 | 11:06 pm
Pursuit of attempted homicide suspect leads to rollover crash in Polk County - wtsp.com
Pursuit of attempted homicide suspect leads to rollover crash in Polk County wtsp.com
Published on 22 August 2025 | 9:57 pm
Live scoreboard: Keep up with Week 1 Polk County high school football games - Lakeland Ledger
Live scoreboard: Keep up with Week 1 Polk County high school football games Lakeland Ledger
Published on 22 August 2025 | 9:33 pm
Southeast Polk Junior High School - Southeast Polk Community School District
Southeast Polk Junior High School Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 22 August 2025 | 9:29 pm
Pursuit of attempted homicide suspect ends in rollover crash in Polk County; 3 injured - WFLA
Pursuit of attempted homicide suspect ends in rollover crash in Polk County; 3 injured WFLA
Published on 22 August 2025 | 7:42 pm
Fort Polk goes green: 97 acres of solar to power US Army housing - Electrek
Fort Polk goes green: 97 acres of solar to power US Army housing Electrek
Published on 22 August 2025 | 5:52 pm
32 arrested in operation to shut down drug ring in Polk County - ABC7 WWSB
32 arrested in operation to shut down drug ring in Polk County ABC7 WWSB
Published on 22 August 2025 | 5:04 pm
Patriots' Mike Vrabel laments the 'rats' in his building after Ja'Lynn Polk injury reporting controversy - CBS Sports
Published on 22 August 2025 | 4:21 pm
Couple charged with child abuse after hospital reports infant with skull fracture - WLOS
Couple charged with child abuse after hospital reports infant with skull fracture WLOS
Published on 22 August 2025 | 3:46 pm
Lufkin’s Polk to undergo shoulder surgery, putting season at risk - KLTV.com
Lufkin’s Polk to undergo shoulder surgery, putting season at risk KLTV.com
Published on 22 August 2025 | 2:40 pm
Sheriff Grady Judd dons $50K in ‘drip’ seized during illegal drug trafficking bust that nabbed 32 - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Sheriff Grady Judd dons $50K in ‘drip’ seized during illegal drug trafficking bust that nabbed 32 FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 22 August 2025 | 2:13 pm
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel vows to find the 'rats' who leaked Ja’Lynn Polk's season-ending injury to reporters - Yahoo Sports
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel vows to find the 'rats' who leaked Ja’Lynn Polk's season-ending injury to reporters Yahoo Sports
Published on 22 August 2025 | 1:56 pm
Polk County mother, boyfriend arrested after infant’s skull fractured - WBTV
Polk County mother, boyfriend arrested after infant’s skull fractured WBTV
Published on 22 August 2025 | 1:18 pm
Patriots WR Aims for Fully Healthy Return Next Season - Sports Illustrated
Patriots WR Aims for Fully Healthy Return Next Season Sports Illustrated
Published on 22 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
32 arrests in Bartow-based drug-trafficking operation, Polk sheriff says - WKMG
32 arrests in Bartow-based drug-trafficking operation, Polk sheriff says WKMG
Published on 22 August 2025 | 12:58 pm
Polk’s New Discovery Center Will Teach Kids Money, Jobs and Life Skills - LkldNow
Polk’s New Discovery Center Will Teach Kids Money, Jobs and Life Skills LkldNow
Published on 22 August 2025 | 10:30 am
Polk State College Foundation receives state funds to support three scholarship programs - Lakeland Ledger
Polk State College Foundation receives state funds to support three scholarship programs Lakeland Ledger
Published on 22 August 2025 | 9:10 am
Patriots’ Ja’Lynn Polk To Miss 2025 Season - ProFootballRumors.com
Patriots’ Ja’Lynn Polk To Miss 2025 Season ProFootballRumors.com
Published on 22 August 2025 | 5:36 am
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel irked by Ja'Lynn Polk report: ‘Rats around here' - NBC Sports Boston
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel irked by Ja'Lynn Polk report: ‘Rats around here' NBC Sports Boston
Published on 22 August 2025 | 4:07 am
Lufkin alum, Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk to miss NFL season - cbs19.tv
Lufkin alum, Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk to miss NFL season cbs19.tv
Published on 22 August 2025 | 3:33 am
Five things to know: Chase at Polk County - PolkSports
Five things to know: Chase at Polk County PolkSports
Published on 22 August 2025 | 1:50 am
Source: Pats WR Polk to have shoulder surgery - ESPN
Source: Pats WR Polk to have shoulder surgery ESPN
Published on 21 August 2025 | 10:42 pm
WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Patriots’ second-round pick in 2024, to miss season with shoulder injury - The New York Times
WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Patriots’ second-round pick in 2024, to miss season with shoulder injury The New York Times
Published on 21 August 2025 | 6:44 pm
Ja'Lynn Polk will miss entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery: Report - NBC Sports Boston
Ja'Lynn Polk will miss entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery: Report NBC Sports Boston
Published on 21 August 2025 | 6:40 pm
Ja'Lynn Polk will reportedly undergo shoulder surgery and miss entire 2025 season - CBS News
Ja'Lynn Polk will reportedly undergo shoulder surgery and miss entire 2025 season CBS News
Published on 21 August 2025 | 6:10 pm
Ja’Lynn Polk reportedly set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery - Pats Pulpit
Ja’Lynn Polk reportedly set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery Pats Pulpit
Published on 21 August 2025 | 6:08 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers Lose WR Option to Season-Ending Injury - Sports Illustrated
Pittsburgh Steelers Lose WR Option to Season-Ending Injury Sports Illustrated
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:52 pm
Ja’Lynn Polk Injury: Devastating Update On Embattled Patriots WR - NESN
Ja’Lynn Polk Injury: Devastating Update On Embattled Patriots WR NESN
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:46 pm
Report: Injured Patriots WR Ja'Lynn Polk expected to miss 2025 season - Patriots Wire
Report: Injured Patriots WR Ja'Lynn Polk expected to miss 2025 season Patriots Wire
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:41 pm
Patriots Lose Young Wide Receiver to Season-Ending Injury - Sports Illustrated
Patriots Lose Young Wide Receiver to Season-Ending Injury Sports Illustrated
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:40 pm
Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk Reportedly Out Entire 2025 NFL Season With Shoulder Injury - Bleacher Report
Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk Reportedly Out Entire 2025 NFL Season With Shoulder Injury Bleacher Report
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:40 pm
Authorities identify two people killed in Polk County crash - KCCI
Authorities identify two people killed in Polk County crash KCCI
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:10 pm
Polk County Sheriff's Office identifies 2 killed in Tuesday crash - weareiowa.com
Polk County Sheriff's Office identifies 2 killed in Tuesday crash weareiowa.com
Published on 21 August 2025 | 4:11 pm
Polk State College president says northeast Polk campus won't open in 2026, as planned - Lakeland Ledger
Polk State College president says northeast Polk campus won't open in 2026, as planned Lakeland Ledger
Published on 21 August 2025 | 9:46 am
2024 High School Football: Breaking down Polk County teams, players to watch, team outlook - Lakeland Ledger
2024 High School Football: Breaking down Polk County teams, players to watch, team outlook Lakeland Ledger
Published on 21 August 2025 | 8:01 am
Polk County BoCC Seeks Volunteer to Serve on Sidewalk Advisory Committee - Polk County Government
Polk County BoCC Seeks Volunteer to Serve on Sidewalk Advisory Committee Polk County Government
Published on 21 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 21 August 2025 | 7:00 am
I CARE Award Nominee | Latonya Polk | VA Jackson Health Care | Veterans Affairs - VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
I CARE Award Nominee | Latonya Polk | VA Jackson Health Care | Veterans Affairs VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:24 am
Polk Schools plans town halls to discuss changing high school attendance boundaries - Lakeland Ledger
Polk Schools plans town halls to discuss changing high school attendance boundaries Lakeland Ledger
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:51 pm
Polk County high school rezoning plan: See all the current and proposed zones - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County high school rezoning plan: See all the current and proposed zones Lakeland Ledger
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:40 pm
ATV operator killed in crash with deer in Polk County - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
ATV operator killed in crash with deer in Polk County 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:39 pm
Former Polk County Deputy cleared of on-duty DUI after charge dismissed - ABC7 WWSB
Former Polk County Deputy cleared of on-duty DUI after charge dismissed ABC7 WWSB
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:33 pm
Polk State College Foundation celebrates $35,278 in scholarship funds from Florida College System Foundation - Polk State College
Polk State College Foundation celebrates $35,278 in scholarship funds from Florida College System Foundation Polk State College
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:21 pm
1 dead following Polk County ATV crash, man identified - WEAU
1 dead following Polk County ATV crash, man identified WEAU
Published on 20 August 2025 | 8:33 pm
Polk County school district takes steps to move forward with tax referendum - Bay News 9
Polk County school district takes steps to move forward with tax referendum Bay News 9
Published on 20 August 2025 | 7:43 pm
Town Halls Scheduled on High School Rezoning Plans - Polk County Public Schools
Town Halls Scheduled on High School Rezoning Plans Polk County Public Schools
Published on 20 August 2025 | 5:09 pm
Polk County School Board member Rick Nolte, who had been on medical leave, dies at age 69 - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County School Board member Rick Nolte, who had been on medical leave, dies at age 69 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 20 August 2025 | 2:00 pm
Rick Nolte, Polk County School Board member, dies - Bay News 9
Rick Nolte, Polk County School Board member, dies Bay News 9
Published on 20 August 2025 | 1:19 pm
Polk County Fire Rescue Crew Delivers Child in Highland City - Polk County Government
Polk County Fire Rescue Crew Delivers Child in Highland City Polk County Government
Published on 20 August 2025 | 1:07 pm
Polk State’s collegiate high schools claim top two grades from district for 2024-25 - Polk State College
Polk State’s collegiate high schools claim top two grades from district for 2024-25 Polk State College
Published on 20 August 2025 | 11:51 am
'A step above': Friends opening wild game processing service in Lakeland before hunting season - Lakeland Ledger
'A step above': Friends opening wild game processing service in Lakeland before hunting season Lakeland Ledger
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:11 am
Polk County Sheriff's Office identifies 2 killed in Tuesday crash - weareiowa.com
Polk County Sheriff's Office identifies 2 killed in Tuesday crash weareiowa.com
Published on 20 August 2025 | 3:10 am
Polk County crash claims lives of two people, injures one - WHO13.com
Polk County crash claims lives of two people, injures one WHO13.com
Published on 20 August 2025 | 2:54 am
Polk State Foundation asks for 'accounting' of money used by college for student fees - Lakeland Ledger
Polk State Foundation asks for 'accounting' of money used by college for student fees Lakeland Ledger
Published on 19 August 2025 | 10:05 pm
Polk County's recent fatal crashes underscore urgent call for improved road safety infrastructure - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County's recent fatal crashes underscore urgent call for improved road safety infrastructure FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 19 August 2025 | 9:53 pm
Polk State to test emergency alert system on Aug. 29 - Polk State College
Polk State to test emergency alert system on Aug. 29 Polk State College
Published on 19 August 2025 | 6:51 pm
Clay Elementary School - Southeast Polk Community School District
Clay Elementary School Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 19 August 2025 | 3:12 pm
Polk State Aerospace and collegiate high school student aims to use aviation for mission field - Polk State College
Polk State Aerospace and collegiate high school student aims to use aviation for mission field Polk State College
Published on 19 August 2025 | 12:11 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 19 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County deputies investigating deadly hit-and-run - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County deputies investigating deadly hit-and-run FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 18 August 2025 | 12:30 pm
Southeast Polk High School - Southeast Polk Community School District
Southeast Polk High School Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am
'The game is over': After brawl, Polk sheriff pledges zero tolerance for law-breaking on lakes - Lakeland Ledger
'The game is over': After brawl, Polk sheriff pledges zero tolerance for law-breaking on lakes Lakeland Ledger
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am
PCPS Preparing for High School Rezoning - Polk County Public Schools
PCPS Preparing for High School Rezoning Polk County Public Schools
Published on 1 August 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