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Hit-and-run case leads to arrest of man accused of traveling from Oregon to molest minor in Auburndale - WKMG
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 5:10 pm
Polk County celebrates opening of new E-911 Communication Center - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk County celebrates opening of new E-911 Communication Center The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 4:23 pm
Polk planning board votes to deny sand mine near Saddlebag Lake Resort - Lakeland Ledger
Polk planning board votes to deny sand mine near Saddlebag Lake Resort Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 4:11 pm
Polk County deputies searching for driver in deadly 2021 hit-and-run - wtsp.com
Polk County deputies searching for driver in deadly 2021 hit-and-run wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 3:36 pm
Today in History: December 5, President James K. Polk Sparks Gold Rush of ’49 - WKTV
Today in History: December 5, President James K. Polk Sparks Gold Rush of ’49 WKTV
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 3:31 pm
Polk honors standouts, season at year-end awards banquet - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk honors standouts, season at year-end awards banquet The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 3:01 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Friday December 5 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Friday December 5 2025 Coosa Valley News
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 2:21 pm
Polk County Jail Report for Friday, Dec. 5 - The Rome News-Tribune
Polk County Jail Report for Friday, Dec. 5 The Rome News-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 2:00 pm
Polk County deputies searching for driver in deadly 2021 hit-and-run - wtsp.com
Polk County deputies searching for driver in deadly 2021 hit-and-run wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 1:57 pm
Best steakhouse in Polk County? Here are 7 top spots for premium cuts - Lakeland Ledger
Best steakhouse in Polk County? Here are 7 top spots for premium cuts Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 10:07 am
Project brings holiday carolers to Citrus Connection terminals - Lakeland Ledger
Project brings holiday carolers to Citrus Connection terminals Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 10:05 am
Polk County high school girls basketball teams, players crushing it - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County high school girls basketball teams, players crushing it Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 9:03 am
Kay Polk Obituary (2025) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Legacy | Obituary
Kay Polk Obituary (2025) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 7:04 am
I Spy - Polk County - Bolivar Herald Free-Press
I Spy - Polk County Bolivar Herald Free-Press
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
See photos as Johnston wrestling takes on Southeast Polk - The Des Moines Register
See photos as Johnston wrestling takes on Southeast Polk The Des Moines Register
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 5:03 am
Polk Middle tops Flat Rock to stand alone atop BRC East Division - PolkSports
Polk Middle tops Flat Rock to stand alone atop BRC East Division PolkSports
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 2:56 am
Flat Rock surges late to best Polk Middle - PolkSports
Flat Rock surges late to best Polk Middle PolkSports
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 1:36 am
CDC panel delays vote on newborn hepatitis B vaccine as Polk County sees rise in cases - KCCI
CDC panel delays vote on newborn hepatitis B vaccine as Polk County sees rise in cases KCCI
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 1:32 am
Local organizations receive WHC Community Impact Grants for 2026 Projects - Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Local organizations receive WHC Community Impact Grants for 2026 Projects Polk County Itemizer-Observer
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 12:00 am
Marion Polk Food Share saw need, donations surge during SNAP delays - Salem Reporter
Marion Polk Food Share saw need, donations surge during SNAP delays Salem Reporter
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 10:26 pm
The End of the Road: One Polk County Woman’s Fight to Save Her Family’s 78-Year Legacy - DailyRidge.com
The End of the Road: One Polk County Woman’s Fight to Save Her Family’s 78-Year Legacy DailyRidge.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 7:40 pm
Annual Polk County Toy Run raises over $20,000 for local children - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Annual Polk County Toy Run raises over $20,000 for local children The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 5:32 pm
Polk boys take top spot, Wolverine girls second in indoor season opener - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk boys take top spot, Wolverine girls second in indoor season opener The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 5:30 pm
Polk County Sheriff's Office mourns death of deputy sheriff - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Polk County Sheriff's Office mourns death of deputy sheriff FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 4:01 pm
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:44 pm
Polk County Deputy dies from illness while battling breast cancer - WFLA
Polk County Deputy dies from illness while battling breast cancer WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:44 pm
Polk County Sheriff's Office announces passing of deputy after battle with breast cancer - wtsp.com
Polk County Sheriff's Office announces passing of deputy after battle with breast cancer wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:44 pm
Polk County Arrest Reports Thursday December 4 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Reports Thursday December 4 2025 Coosa Valley News
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:15 pm
Public hearing for Polk Parkway expansion - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Public hearing for Polk Parkway expansion FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 1:43 pm
Big Changes Ahead for Polk County Fire Rescue - DailyRidge.com
Big Changes Ahead for Polk County Fire Rescue DailyRidge.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 12:37 pm
‘Tis the season to swipe: Alm’s late steal lifts Polk Middle to victory - PolkSports
‘Tis the season to swipe: Alm’s late steal lifts Polk Middle to victory PolkSports
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 4:15 am
Springfield teen seriously injured in Polk County wreck - OzarksFirst.com
Springfield teen seriously injured in Polk County wreck OzarksFirst.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 3:59 am
Polk County Planning Commission denies 855-acre sand mine proposal - wtsp.com
Polk County Planning Commission denies 855-acre sand mine proposal wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:39 am
'Cancer in Polk County' event coming Jan. 13 at Drake University - KCCI
'Cancer in Polk County' event coming Jan. 13 at Drake University KCCI
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 2:12 am
Polk County athletes sign, including Malik Morris to Florida football - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County athletes sign, including Malik Morris to Florida football Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 11:47 pm
Polk County denies conditional use request for sand mine after pushback, concerns from residents - wtsp.com
Polk County denies conditional use request for sand mine after pushback, concerns from residents wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 11:42 pm
Gallery: Here are scenes from signing day in Polk County - Lakeland Ledger
Gallery: Here are scenes from signing day in Polk County Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 11:40 pm
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Dec. 4, 2025 - DrydenWire.com
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - Dec. 4, 2025 DrydenWire.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:32 pm
Polk tops North Lincoln, falls to Trinity in road tri-match - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk tops North Lincoln, falls to Trinity in road tri-match The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:08 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center awards “Be Inspired Grants” to Polk County teachers - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Tryon Fine Arts Center awards “Be Inspired Grants” to Polk County teachers The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:08 pm
Polk County officials share safety reminders as temperatures drop - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk County officials share safety reminders as temperatures drop The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:06 pm
Polk County Extension announces holiday workshops for local youth - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk County Extension announces holiday workshops for local youth The Tryon Daily Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:03 pm
‘Absolutely thrilled’: Polk Planning Commission denies approval of sand mine near Lake Wales - WFLA
‘Absolutely thrilled’: Polk Planning Commission denies approval of sand mine near Lake Wales WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 9:50 pm
Operation Christmas Meal - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Operation Christmas Meal Polk County Iowa (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 9:28 pm
Polk County activates Extreme Temperature Plan amid frigid temperatures - WHO13.com
Polk County activates Extreme Temperature Plan amid frigid temperatures WHO13.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:42 pm
Proposed northern segment for east Polk toll road stays close to 17-92 - Lakeland Ledger
Proposed northern segment for east Polk toll road stays close to 17-92 Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 7:08 pm
Polk County Commissioners Fill District 1 Seat, Approve Rezoning - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Commissioners Fill District 1 Seat, Approve Rezoning Coosa Valley News
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 7:03 pm
Nicaraguan man pleads guilty after struggle with ICE agent in Polk County - ABC7 WWSB
Nicaraguan man pleads guilty after struggle with ICE agent in Polk County ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 4:38 pm
3,000-home master-planned community coming to Polk County - Business Observer
3,000-home master-planned community coming to Polk County Business Observer
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 3:57 pm
With the temperatures dropping, here is a reminder for safe heating practices to keep you safe. HEATER CHECKLIST ✔ Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory. ✔Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, includin - facebook.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 1:33 pm
Polk State Business student to become first graduate of ROTC Program - Polk State College
Polk State Business student to become first graduate of ROTC Program Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 1:11 pm
Suspect with active Polk County warrants dies after crashing stolen motorcycle: PCSO - WFLA
Suspect with active Polk County warrants dies after crashing stolen motorcycle: PCSO WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 2:46 am
This Day in History: December 2, 1845: President James Polk address Congress on nation’s westward expansion - 21Alive
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 1:32 am
Police activity closes Highland Road south of Independence - Statesman Journal
Police activity closes Highland Road south of Independence Statesman Journal
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 12:53 am
Florida man wanted for plowing into Polk deputy vehicles killed in crash: ‘Ultimately cost him his life - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida man wanted for plowing into Polk deputy vehicles killed in crash: ‘Ultimately cost him his life FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 10:24 pm
2 hurt in crash involving school bus in Polk County - wtsp.com
2 hurt in crash involving school bus in Polk County wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 10:18 pm
Polk County Issues Burn Ban After Drier Than Usual 2025 - LkldNow
Polk County Issues Burn Ban After Drier Than Usual 2025 LkldNow
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 10:16 pm
Polk County Commissioners approve the distribution of the Opioid Settlement Funds to 12 entities, receive an update on the Highway 75 bridge closure in Climax, and approve new members to the Youth Advisory Board. - KROX
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 9:57 pm
Polk County village and clerk sued for alleged Sunshine Law violations - OzarksFirst.com
Polk County village and clerk sued for alleged Sunshine Law violations OzarksFirst.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 9:05 pm
Water district issues restrictions for Polk, citing rainfall deficit - Lakeland Ledger
Water district issues restrictions for Polk, citing rainfall deficit Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 7:50 pm
Skydivers break 18-year-old world record with 104 jumping in Polk - Mid Florida Newspapers
Skydivers break 18-year-old world record with 104 jumping in Polk Mid Florida Newspapers
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 5:30 pm
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Dec 2, 2025 - DrydenWire.com
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Dec 2, 2025 DrydenWire.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 5:22 pm
Lake Wales Main Street prepares to “MAKE IT MAGICAL” for Polk residents - Mid Florida Newspapers
Lake Wales Main Street prepares to “MAKE IT MAGICAL” for Polk residents Mid Florida Newspapers
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 5:15 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 Sheriff's Office investigating after train hits car in Pleasant Hill - weareiowa.com
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigating after train hits car in Pleasant Hill weareiowa.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 4:07 pm
OKCPS boosts superintendent Polk's pay, but some think it's not enough - The Oklahoman
OKCPS boosts superintendent Polk's pay, but some think it's not enough The Oklahoman
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 2:01 pm
Polk County approves waste transfer facility in Rickreall, Oregon - Statesman Journal
Polk County approves waste transfer facility in Rickreall, Oregon Statesman Journal
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 12:02 pm
Iowa state Sen. Izaah Knox running for Polk County supervisor - The Des Moines Register
Iowa state Sen. Izaah Knox running for Polk County supervisor The Des Moines Register
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 12:02 pm
Polk County students run a half-marathon to advocate for change - WUSF
Polk County students run a half-marathon to advocate for change WUSF
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 10:30 am
Senior community prepares to fight proposed sand mine near Lake Wales - Lakeland Ledger
Senior community prepares to fight proposed sand mine near Lake Wales Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 10:06 am
Boys Basketball: Here are 54 players in Polk County to watch in 2025-26 - Lakeland Ledger
Boys Basketball: Here are 54 players in Polk County to watch in 2025-26 Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 10:03 am
Polk City paramedic sues city over firing related to social media post - KCCI
Polk City paramedic sues city over firing related to social media post KCCI
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 1:48 am
FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 11:05 pm
Polk State graduate bound for prestigious music school in Boston - Polk State College
Polk State graduate bound for prestigious music school in Boston Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 9:00 pm
Polk County’s Extreme Temperature plan in effect - WHO13.com
Polk County’s Extreme Temperature plan in effect WHO13.com
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 4:39 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Monday December 1 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Monday December 1 2025 Coosa Valley News
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 1:47 pm
Polk City paramedic fired over Charlie Kirk Facebook posts sues city - The Des Moines Register
Polk City paramedic fired over Charlie Kirk Facebook posts sues city The Des Moines Register
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 12:02 pm
‘Nothing Short of a Miracle:' Polk County family welcomed home after 20 hours stranded at sea - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
‘Nothing Short of a Miracle:' Polk County family welcomed home after 20 hours stranded at sea FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 11:48 am
Tight race comes down to runoff for Winter Haven City Council seat - Bay News 9
Tight race comes down to runoff for Winter Haven City Council seat Bay News 9
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 10:54 am
Polk County author transforms crane encounters into book for children - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County author transforms crane encounters into book for children Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 10:02 am
Deputies: 2 women dead following multi-vehicle Polk County crash - wtsp.com
Deputies: 2 women dead following multi-vehicle Polk County crash wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 November 2025 🕒 4:26 pm
High kill rates, little oversight: Advocates slam ‘dirty, harmful’ Polk animal shelter - Orlando Sentinel
High kill rates, little oversight: Advocates slam ‘dirty, harmful’ Polk animal shelter Orlando Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 12:02 pm
Polk Toys for Tots is giving away a record 1,000 bikes. Here's how to apply - Lakeland Ledger
Polk Toys for Tots is giving away a record 1,000 bikes. Here's how to apply Lakeland Ledger
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 10:07 am
Polk County Board of County Commission Agenda Review/Work Session Dec. 1 - Polk County Government
Polk County Board of County Commission Agenda Review/Work Session Dec. 1 Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 2:55 pm
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 🕒 1:26 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
Merry and Bright – Polk County History Center Wreath Tours November 2025 - Polk County Government
Merry and Bright – Polk County History Center Wreath Tours November 2025 Polk County Government
📢 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
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Spring 2026 Semester - Polk State College
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Spring 2026 Semester Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 24 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 🕒 1:56 pm
Board of Education - Southeast Polk Community School District
Board of Education Southeast Polk Community School District
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
POLKcast: Beyond the bedside, from Polk State Nursing to doctorate degree - Polk State College
POLKcast: Beyond the bedside, from Polk State Nursing to doctorate degree Polk State College
📢 Published on 📅 21 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
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
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 Board of County Commission Agenda Review Nov. 14 - Polk County Government
Polk County Board of County Commission Agenda Review Nov. 14 Polk County Government
📢 Published on 📅 12 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
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
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
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
