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Homes in Polk County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here - Lakeland Ledger
Homes in Polk County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here Lakeland Ledger
Published on 13 July 2025 | 8:20 am
Firefighters Respond To Structure Fire In North West Frostproof - DailyRidge.com
Firefighters Respond To Structure Fire In North West Frostproof DailyRidge.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:03 pm
Advocates will yet again ask commissioners for change at Polk Co. Animal Control - ABC Action News
Advocates will yet again ask commissioners for change at Polk Co. Animal Control ABC Action News
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:27 am
Family of teen charged in Polk County ‘swatting’ case shares their side of the story - WFLA
Family of teen charged in Polk County ‘swatting’ case shares their side of the story WFLA
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:26 am
Fort Polk renaming made official during redesignation ceremony - KPLC 7 News
Fort Polk renaming made official during redesignation ceremony KPLC 7 News
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:23 am
Fort Polk holds redesignation ceremony - KALB
Fort Polk holds redesignation ceremony KALB
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:43 pm
UPDATE: Weather alert for Eastern Polk early Friday evening, says the NWS - Durham Herald Sun
UPDATE: Weather alert for Eastern Polk early Friday evening, says the NWS Durham Herald Sun
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:39 pm
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning for Henderson and Polk counties early Friday evening - Durham Herald Sun
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning for Henderson and Polk counties early Friday evening Durham Herald Sun
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:35 pm
Two years after switch, Fort Polk’s name returns - American Press
Two years after switch, Fort Polk’s name returns American Press
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:57 pm
Photos: Fort Polk Redesignation Fort Polk - The Advocate
Photos: Fort Polk Redesignation Fort Polk The Advocate
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:30 pm
Polk County Fair Catalog-2025 - My Pulse News
Polk County Fair Catalog-2025 My Pulse News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:51 pm
PHOTO GALLERY: Fort Polk renaming ceremony - American Press
PHOTO GALLERY: Fort Polk renaming ceremony American Press
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:27 pm
Fort Polk renaming official in rededication ceremony - louisianaradionetwork.com
Fort Polk renaming official in rededication ceremony louisianaradionetwork.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:26 pm
Ja’Lynn Polk Issues Strong 6-Word Message Ahead Of 2025 Campaign - NESN
Ja’Lynn Polk Issues Strong 6-Word Message Ahead Of 2025 Campaign NESN
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:14 pm
WATCH: Polk County deputies sell out 5th grader’s lemonade stand - WFLA
WATCH: Polk County deputies sell out 5th grader’s lemonade stand WFLA
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:15 pm
Mike Polk Jr. takes a tour of the 2025 Lake County YMCA Dream House - WKYC
Mike Polk Jr. takes a tour of the 2025 Lake County YMCA Dream House WKYC
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:15 pm
Louisiana's Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk again but with a new namesake - The Advocate
Louisiana's Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk again but with a new namesake The Advocate
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:24 pm
Struggling Patriots WR puts doubters on notice with six-word message - Patriots Wire
Struggling Patriots WR puts doubters on notice with six-word message Patriots Wire
Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:52 pm
Polk Family honored to have Louisiana Army base named after WWII hero father - The Town Talk
Polk Family honored to have Louisiana Army base named after WWII hero father The Town Talk
Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:10 pm
AdventHealth to offer AngioScreenings to the Gordon, Polk, Chattooga communities - Coosa Valley News
AdventHealth to offer AngioScreenings to the Gordon, Polk, Chattooga communities Coosa Valley News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:19 pm
Polk State College secures $16 million for growth - The Business Journals
Polk State College secures $16 million for growth The Business Journals
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:29 pm
Davenport Elementary School, A Historical Beacon of Education in Polk County - Hoodline
Davenport Elementary School, A Historical Beacon of Education in Polk County Hoodline
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:21 pm
Polk County motorcycle crash kills 18-year-old Lakeland boy, deputies say - wtsp.com
Polk County motorcycle crash kills 18-year-old Lakeland boy, deputies say wtsp.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:18 pm
Public Access to Portions of Florida National Scenic Trail and Kissimmee River to Close Temporarily for Maintenance - Polk County Government
Public Access to Portions of Florida National Scenic Trail and Kissimmee River to Close Temporarily for Maintenance Polk County Government
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:58 pm
WATCH: Ft. Polk redesignation ceremony - KALB
WATCH: Ft. Polk redesignation ceremony KALB
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:09 pm
18-year-old killed in Lakeland after motorcycle-SUV crash - ABC Action News
18-year-old killed in Lakeland after motorcycle-SUV crash ABC Action News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:49 pm
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash at Polk County intersection - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash at Polk County intersection FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:43 pm
2 out-of-state teens arrested for 'swatting' a boy in Polk County after fight during online video game - wtsp.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:54 am
Polk County and firefighter union agree to 3-year contract with raises and overtime cuts - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County and firefighter union agree to 3-year contract with raises and overtime cuts Lakeland Ledger
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Column: Visit Central Florida's tourism strategy fuels private sector growth in Polk County - The Business Journals
Column: Visit Central Florida's tourism strategy fuels private sector growth in Polk County The Business Journals
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:00 am
SouthState Bank leads Polk's transformation into thriving financial center - The Business Journals
SouthState Bank leads Polk's transformation into thriving financial center The Business Journals
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Amazon has profoundly changed Polk's industrial market - The Business Journals
Amazon has profoundly changed Polk's industrial market The Business Journals
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Women in the Woods with Wine - Paddling Adventure - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Women in the Woods with Wine - Paddling Adventure Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:51 am
Drivers asked to avoid Polk County road as crews clean up oil spill - KTRE
Drivers asked to avoid Polk County road as crews clean up oil spill KTRE
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:55 am
Gamers speak out on Polk County ‘swatting’ calls: ‘There’s no reason to do all that’ - WFLA
Gamers speak out on Polk County ‘swatting’ calls: ‘There’s no reason to do all that’ WFLA
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:38 am
Gamers speak out on Polk County ‘swatting’ calls: ‘There’s no reason to do all that’ - Yahoo
Gamers speak out on Polk County ‘swatting’ calls: ‘There’s no reason to do all that’ Yahoo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:38 am
Polk County swatting investigation leads to arrests of 2 out-of-state teens - FOX 35 Orlando
Polk County swatting investigation leads to arrests of 2 out-of-state teens FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:32 pm
Polk County child ‘swatted’ in consecutive days after out-of-state teens get upset with how he played Fortnite: deputies - News4JAX
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:33 pm
Teens arrested for ‘swatting’ a Polk County home, sheriff says - ABC7 WWSB
Teens arrested for ‘swatting’ a Polk County home, sheriff says ABC7 WWSB
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:23 pm
New York, Connecticut Teens Busted In Florida Swatting Scheme: Polk County Sheriff - Tampa Free Press
New York, Connecticut Teens Busted In Florida Swatting Scheme: Polk County Sheriff Tampa Free Press
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:30 pm
Polk State and Polk County Public Schools launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program - Polk State College
Polk State and Polk County Public Schools launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program Polk State College
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:50 pm
2 out-of-state teens arrested for 'swatting' a boy in Polk County after fight during online video game - wtsp.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:20 pm
2 out-of-state teens arrested for swatting Polk County 12-year-old over game: PCSO - ABC Action News
2 out-of-state teens arrested for swatting Polk County 12-year-old over game: PCSO ABC Action News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:02 pm
Out-of-state teens charged for ‘swatting’ calls in Polk County - WFLA
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’ boy in Polk County arrested in the Northeast - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Grady Judd: 2 teens accused of ‘swatting’ boy in Polk County arrested in the Northeast FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:52 pm
Part of I-70 in Topeka to close for Polk-Quincy Viaduct work - KSNT 27 News
Part of I-70 in Topeka to close for Polk-Quincy Viaduct work KSNT 27 News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:52 pm
Polk Health and Human Services head leaves legacy of improved maternal health services - BlueRidgeNow.com
Polk Health and Human Services head leaves legacy of improved maternal health services BlueRidgeNow.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:50 pm
New York, Connecticut teens arrested for swatting calls in Polk County over online gaming - WKMG
New York, Connecticut teens arrested for swatting calls in Polk County over online gaming WKMG
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:21 pm
Journey of a Tree - CANCELLED - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Journey of a Tree - CANCELLED Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:20 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
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
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 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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
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
Middle School (6–7 Grade) - Southeast Polk Community School District
Middle School (6–7 Grade) Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:51 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
Picnic with the Turtles - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Picnic with the Turtles Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:40 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 9 July 2025 | 9:11 am
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 9 July 2025 | 9:10 am
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
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' - MyNorthwest.com
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy' MyNorthwest.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:36 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Two deputies hurt after inmate attack at Polk County Jail - 11Alive.com
Two deputies hurt after inmate attack at Polk County Jail 11Alive.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:15 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
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
2 years after switch, Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk once more in military-dependent LA town - NOLA.com
2 years after switch, Fort Johnson becomes Fort Polk once more in military-dependent LA town NOLA.com
Published on 4 July 2025 | 9:30 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
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
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
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
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 water report pins unhealthy rivers on ag pollution - Iowa Capital Dispatch
Polk County water report pins unhealthy rivers on ag pollution Iowa Capital Dispatch
Published on 25 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
Polk State Chain of Lakes valedictorian earns top spot and bachelor’s degree - Polk State College
Polk State Chain of Lakes valedictorian earns top spot and bachelor’s degree Polk State College
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 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
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
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