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Polk County school district is revising zoning boundaries for its high schools - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County school district is revising zoning boundaries for its high schools Lakeland Ledger
Published on 2 August 2025 | 3:01 am
Winter Haven's Back-to-School Bash offers free supplies, haircuts to students on Aug. 2 - Lakeland Ledger
Winter Haven's Back-to-School Bash offers free supplies, haircuts to students on Aug. 2 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 2 August 2025 | 3:01 am
Polk County Special Olympics team wins medals at state games - Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Polk County Special Olympics team wins medals at state games Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Published on 2 August 2025 | 1:00 am
Polk volleyballers to kick off Wolverine preseason slate - PolkSports
Polk volleyballers to kick off Wolverine preseason slate PolkSports
Published on 1 August 2025 | 11:41 pm
We are experiencing the same overdevelopment in Polk County - Ocala-News.com
We are experiencing the same overdevelopment in Polk County Ocala-News.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 10:55 pm
17-year-old West Salem High School student dies in single-vehicle crash - Statesman Journal
17-year-old West Salem High School student dies in single-vehicle crash Statesman Journal
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:26 pm
Polk County asking voters to approve Use Tax for online sales - KY3
Polk County asking voters to approve Use Tax for online sales KY3
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:19 pm
Man sentenced to 25 years for copper theft in Polk County - KETK.com
Man sentenced to 25 years for copper theft in Polk County KETK.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:53 pm
Northeast Ohio animal shelters participating in 2025 Clear the Shelters | Mike Polk Jr. previews - WKYC
Northeast Ohio animal shelters participating in 2025 Clear the Shelters | Mike Polk Jr. previews WKYC
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:19 pm
Polk County Schools' bus camera program is on hold until appeal process is set - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County Schools' bus camera program is on hold until appeal process is set Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:10 pm
Linda Polk preliminary trial on a charge of murder - The Detroit News
Linda Polk preliminary trial on a charge of murder The Detroit News
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:04 pm
Doug Polk promises Lab 2.0 after selling Upswing Poker to ClubWPT Gold - Poker.org
Doug Polk promises Lab 2.0 after selling Upswing Poker to ClubWPT Gold Poker.org
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:55 pm
New State Law Requires 6-Hour Driver Safety Course for Polk Teens Seeking Learner’s License - DailyRidge.com
New State Law Requires 6-Hour Driver Safety Course for Polk Teens Seeking Learner’s License DailyRidge.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:46 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Friday August 1 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Friday August 1 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:01 pm
Polk County Fair features new attractions for family fun - Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Polk County Fair features new attractions for family fun Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:00 pm
Polk County Sheriff’s Log - My Pulse News
Polk County Sheriff’s Log My Pulse News
Published on 1 August 2025 | 3:43 pm
New Community Data Dashboard Launched for Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties - LkldNow
New Community Data Dashboard Launched for Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties LkldNow
Published on 1 August 2025 | 3:29 pm
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Fall 2025 Semester - Polk State College
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Fall 2025 Semester Polk State College
Published on 1 August 2025 | 1:16 pm
Polk County Jail Report for Friday, Aug. 1 - The Rome News-Tribune
Polk County Jail Report for Friday, Aug. 1 The Rome News-Tribune
Published on 1 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Do you have unclaimed money? Polk County clerk releases list of unclaimed checks - Lakeland Ledger
Do you have unclaimed money? Polk County clerk releases list of unclaimed checks Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:10 am
Polk school district prepares to enforce state law banning most student cell phone use - Lakeland Ledger
Polk school district prepares to enforce state law banning most student cell phone use Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:10 am
Who's leading the charge? Here are quarterbacks to watch in Polk for 2025 - Lakeland Ledger
Who's leading the charge? Here are quarterbacks to watch in Polk for 2025 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:10 am
Gallery: Here are some of the quarterbacks to watch in Polk in 2025 - Lakeland Ledger
Gallery: Here are some of the quarterbacks to watch in Polk in 2025 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:10 am
Federal cuts lead to end of Polk County's marine patrol program along Willamette River - KGW
Federal cuts lead to end of Polk County's marine patrol program along Willamette River KGW
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:10 am
Emotional pleas highlight Polk County's PATH program's life-saving impact - KCCI
Emotional pleas highlight Polk County's PATH program's life-saving impact KCCI
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:41 pm
Wolverines continue opening days of fall practice - PolkSports
Wolverines continue opening days of fall practice PolkSports
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:23 pm
Polk County Senior Sites Menu - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Polk County Senior Sites Menu Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:08 pm
Jury convicts Des Moines man of second-degree murder in stabbing - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Jury convicts Des Moines man of second-degree murder in stabbing Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 31 July 2025 | 8:59 pm
Makai Polk: Cut by Atlanta - CBS Sports
Makai Polk: Cut by Atlanta CBS Sports
Published on 31 July 2025 | 8:29 pm
Polk State Radiography and Sonography applications open Friday - Polk State College
Polk State Radiography and Sonography applications open Friday Polk State College
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:01 pm
Polk County teams officially kick off fall practice - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Polk County teams officially kick off fall practice The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Published on 31 July 2025 | 5:06 pm
Mike Vrabel shares honest thoughts on Ja'Lynn Polk's current standing - Yahoo Sports
Mike Vrabel shares honest thoughts on Ja'Lynn Polk's current standing Yahoo Sports
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:06 pm
Falcons sign S Henry Black, waive WR Makai Polk - NBC Sports
Falcons sign S Henry Black, waive WR Makai Polk NBC Sports
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:23 pm
Falcons sign safety, release wide receiver from 90-man roster - Falcons Wire
Falcons sign safety, release wide receiver from 90-man roster Falcons Wire
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:56 pm
Falcons sign S Henry Black, cut WR Makai Polk - The Falcoholic
Falcons sign S Henry Black, cut WR Makai Polk The Falcoholic
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:56 pm
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - July 31, 2025 - DrydenWire.com
Insider: Polk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - July 31, 2025 DrydenWire.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 1:51 pm
Why longtime Polk County supervisor Tom Hockensmith is not running for reelection in 2026 - The Des Moines Register
Why longtime Polk County supervisor Tom Hockensmith is not running for reelection in 2026 The Des Moines Register
Published on 31 July 2025 | 11:03 am
Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk not looking back on disappointing rookie season - Pats Pulpit
Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk not looking back on disappointing rookie season Pats Pulpit
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk has curious take on ... everything | Karen Guregian - MassLive
Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk has curious take on ... everything | Karen Guregian MassLive
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Giardi: Polk trying to make up for lost time; plus, unheralded second-year player making a mark - Boston Sports Journal
Giardi: Polk trying to make up for lost time; plus, unheralded second-year player making a mark Boston Sports Journal
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:43 am
'I know who I am': Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk has telling response to rookie year criticism - Patriots Wire
'I know who I am': Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk has telling response to rookie year criticism Patriots Wire
Published on 31 July 2025 | 12:00 am
Disappointing rookie year not impacting Ja’Lynn Polk’s mindset - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Disappointing rookie year not impacting Ja’Lynn Polk’s mindset 98.5 The Sports Hub
Published on 30 July 2025 | 9:59 pm
Ja'Lynn Polk says approach won't differ from last season - NBC Sports Boston
Ja'Lynn Polk says approach won't differ from last season NBC Sports Boston
Published on 30 July 2025 | 9:18 pm
Polk brushes off rough rookie year; Curran and Perry react to WR's remarks - NBC Sports Boston
Polk brushes off rough rookie year; Curran and Perry react to WR's remarks NBC Sports Boston
Published on 30 July 2025 | 9:09 pm
Patriots’ Ja’Lynn Polk is excited for a ‘reset’ after forgettable rookie season - Boston.com
Patriots’ Ja’Lynn Polk is excited for a ‘reset’ after forgettable rookie season Boston.com
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:56 pm
Ja’Lynn Polk: I’m not thinking about last year, still think I’m going to be great - NBC Sports
Ja’Lynn Polk: I’m not thinking about last year, still think I’m going to be great NBC Sports
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:12 pm
Patriots Training Camp Notebook: Williams Disrupting, James Rising, Polk Returns - New England Patriots
Patriots Training Camp Notebook: Williams Disrupting, James Rising, Polk Returns New England Patriots
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:56 pm
Mike Vrabel Praises Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk — But Is He Being Honest? - NESN
Mike Vrabel Praises Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk — But Is He Being Honest? NESN
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:41 pm
Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk not changing approach despite disappointing rookie year - Boston Herald
Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk not changing approach despite disappointing rookie year Boston Herald
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
Polk County Boosts Emergency Prep with New Shelter Needs Warehouse - Polk County Government
Polk County Boosts Emergency Prep with New Shelter Needs Warehouse Polk County Government
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:26 pm
Prepare for fall hunting season NOW! - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Prepare for fall hunting season NOW! Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:26 pm
Enroll at Polk State College to become a machinist in 9 weeks - Polk State College
Enroll at Polk State College to become a machinist in 9 weeks Polk State College
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:22 pm
Ja’Lynn Polk blocks out tough start to Patriots career - MassLive
Ja’Lynn Polk blocks out tough start to Patriots career MassLive
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:14 pm
Ja'Lynn Polk says 'nothing's really different' about his approach after tough rookie season - Audacy
Ja'Lynn Polk says 'nothing's really different' about his approach after tough rookie season Audacy
Published on 30 July 2025 | 5:46 pm
Joint venture lends Polk County apartment owner nearly $18 million - Business Observer
Joint venture lends Polk County apartment owner nearly $18 million Business Observer
Published on 30 July 2025 | 5:45 pm
Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State Nursing Program - Polk State College
Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State Nursing Program Polk State College
Published on 30 July 2025 | 5:26 pm
Ja'Lynn Polk isn't focused on last season - NBC Sports Boston
Ja'Lynn Polk isn't focused on last season NBC Sports Boston
Published on 30 July 2025 | 4:33 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday July 30 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Wednesday July 30 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 12:22 pm
Why Polk County ended its marine patrol on Willamette River - Statesman Journal
Why Polk County ended its marine patrol on Willamette River Statesman Journal
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:01 am
Marion County to take over Polk sheriff patrols on Willamette River - Salem Reporter
Marion County to take over Polk sheriff patrols on Willamette River Salem Reporter
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
Mike Polk Jr. on this very wet, hot Cleveland summer - WKYC
Mike Polk Jr. on this very wet, hot Cleveland summer WKYC
Published on 29 July 2025 | 10:18 pm
Patriots wideout watch: Baker, Polk among standouts in red-zone work - NBC Sports Boston
Patriots wideout watch: Baker, Polk among standouts in red-zone work NBC Sports Boston
Published on 29 July 2025 | 6:46 pm
Polk County History Center Architectural Tour – August 2025 - Polk County Government
Polk County History Center Architectural Tour – August 2025 Polk County Government
Published on 29 July 2025 | 5:22 pm
Head-on crash in Polk County critically injures driver - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Head-on crash in Polk County critically injures driver FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 29 July 2025 | 5:04 pm
Polk State Honors Program welcomes its newest students - Polk State College
Polk State Honors Program welcomes its newest students Polk State College
Published on 29 July 2025 | 3:31 pm
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - July 29, 2025 - DrydenWire.com
Polk County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - July 29, 2025 DrydenWire.com
Published on 29 July 2025 | 2:27 pm
Just how hot is it getting in Polk County July 29? Here's a look at the forecast - Lakeland Ledger
Just how hot is it getting in Polk County July 29? Here's a look at the forecast Lakeland Ledger
Published on 29 July 2025 | 1:11 pm
Polk County Arrest Report Tuesday July 29 2025 - Coosa Valley News
Polk County Arrest Report Tuesday July 29 2025 Coosa Valley News
Published on 29 July 2025 | 12:27 pm
Fort Polk redesignation ceremony honors past, future - Audacy
Fort Polk redesignation ceremony honors past, future Audacy
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:37 am
Polk Launches Air Traffic Simulator to Bridge Controller Shortage - LkldNow
Polk Launches Air Traffic Simulator to Bridge Controller Shortage LkldNow
Published on 29 July 2025 | 10:44 am
Ex-Polk County deputy charged with trafficking methamphetamine after theft arrest - wtsp.com
Ex-Polk County deputy charged with trafficking methamphetamine after theft arrest wtsp.com
Published on 29 July 2025 | 3:16 am
Perry: Ja'Lynn Polk gets chance ‘to shine' in first camp practice - NBC Sports Boston
Perry: Ja'Lynn Polk gets chance ‘to shine' in first camp practice NBC Sports Boston
Published on 28 July 2025 | 10:40 pm
Patriots Training Camp Day 5: Polk Makes Summer Debut, Gonzalez Leaves Early With Injury - abc6.com
Patriots Training Camp Day 5: Polk Makes Summer Debut, Gonzalez Leaves Early With Injury abc6.com
Published on 28 July 2025 | 10:04 pm
News - Fort Polk redesignation ceremony honors past, future - DVIDS
News - Fort Polk redesignation ceremony honors past, future DVIDS
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:31 pm
Patriots wideout watch: Ja'Lynn Polk returns to the practice field - NBC Sports Boston
Patriots wideout watch: Ja'Lynn Polk returns to the practice field NBC Sports Boston
Published on 28 July 2025 | 6:57 pm
Marsh Rabbit Run Trail Closure at Circle B Bar Reserve - Polk County Government
Marsh Rabbit Run Trail Closure at Circle B Bar Reserve Polk County Government
Published on 28 July 2025 | 5:55 pm
Traffic on SR 60 in Lake Wales stopped as sheriff's office responds to apparent roadside suicide - Lakeland Ledger
Traffic on SR 60 in Lake Wales stopped as sheriff's office responds to apparent roadside suicide Lakeland Ledger
Published on 28 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
Swiftwater rescue training turns into real-life rescue mission in Polk County - WTVC
Swiftwater rescue training turns into real-life rescue mission in Polk County WTVC
Published on 28 July 2025 | 4:54 pm
Polk County Schools: Trump Administration releases frozen funds for programs - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County Schools: Trump Administration releases frozen funds for programs Lakeland Ledger
Published on 28 July 2025 | 4:10 pm
Ja'Lynn Polk makes training camp debut for Patriots in first padded practice - CBS News
Ja'Lynn Polk makes training camp debut for Patriots in first padded practice CBS News
Published on 28 July 2025 | 3:36 pm
Bojangles in Haines City opens 6 a.m. July 29 to the public. 1st responders invited July 28 - Lakeland Ledger
Bojangles in Haines City opens 6 a.m. July 29 to the public. 1st responders invited July 28 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 28 July 2025 | 1:10 pm
ENROLL NOW! Fall 2025 Semester starts on August 11 at Polk State College - Polk State College
ENROLL NOW! Fall 2025 Semester starts on August 11 at Polk State College Polk State College
Published on 28 July 2025 | 12:42 pm
5 storylines for Polk high school football as practice for 2025 season begins - Lakeland Ledger
5 storylines for Polk high school football as practice for 2025 season begins Lakeland Ledger
Published on 28 July 2025 | 8:10 am
Federal funding hangs in the balance for Boys & Girls Club of Polk County - ABC Action News
Federal funding hangs in the balance for Boys & Girls Club of Polk County ABC Action News
Published on 27 July 2025 | 4:39 pm
Summer appeal: River Ranch Resort in eastern Polk County opens water park - Lakeland Ledger
Summer appeal: River Ranch Resort in eastern Polk County opens water park Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 July 2025 | 9:10 am
UPDATE: Co-defendants receive prison sentences for attempted murder, kidnapping - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
UPDATE: Co-defendants receive prison sentences for attempted murder, kidnapping Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 25 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
Middle School (6–7 Grade) - Southeast Polk Community School District
Middle School (6–7 Grade) Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:43 pm
Florida DOGE hits Polk County, cities with demand for finances in its hunt for waste - Lakeland Ledger
Florida DOGE hits Polk County, cities with demand for finances in its hunt for waste Lakeland Ledger
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:30 am
Ja’Lynn Polk’s mystery absence from Patriots training camp explained - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Ja’Lynn Polk’s mystery absence from Patriots training camp explained 98.5 The Sports Hub
Published on 24 July 2025 | 3:48 pm
Pella defeats North Polk to win Iowa high school softball state title - The Des Moines Register
Pella defeats North Polk to win Iowa high school softball state title The Des Moines Register
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme - FOX 35 Orlando
Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
8 charged in $8.8 million fraud scheme, Polk County Sheriff's Office says - Bay News 9
8 charged in $8.8 million fraud scheme, Polk County Sheriff's Office says Bay News 9
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Utilities Staff Respond to Water Main Leak in Winter Haven - Polk County Government
Polk County Utilities Staff Respond to Water Main Leak in Winter Haven Polk County Government
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
NWS cancels tornado warning for northeastern Polk County, southeastern Story County - The Des Moines Register
NWS cancels tornado warning for northeastern Polk County, southeastern Story County The Des Moines Register
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
PCPS Facing Potential Budget Challenges - Polk County Public Schools
PCPS Facing Potential Budget Challenges Polk County Public Schools
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Board of Education - Southeast Polk Community School District
Board of Education Southeast Polk Community School District
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
Carolyn Louise Polk Obituary June 21, 2025 - robertsfuneralhome.com
Carolyn Louise Polk Obituary June 21, 2025 robertsfuneralhome.com
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk Healthcare Plan Updates Eligibility Requirements 2025 - Polk County Government
Polk Healthcare Plan Updates Eligibility Requirements 2025 Polk County Government
Published on 27 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