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A sinkhole opened up in Polk County Saturday, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.Officials said the sinkhole opened at a home’s front yard on Royal Crest Drive in Highland City.

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A sinkhole in Highland City has caused a worrisome past few days for many neighbors on Royal Crest Drive. They are getting some relief on Tuesday.

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Credit: Polk County Fire Rescue Sinkhole at Royal Crest Drive home on Jan. 20, 2024 “We filled a sinkhole at this location back in January because the right-of-way was impacted.