The 2025 Summer Learning Program with Polk County Public Libraries starts June ... including sounds and free downloadable wallpapers. The Island is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and does ...

The budget includes $10 million for Polk State College's planned Haines City-Davenport campus and $6.1 million for its ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — As hundreds of boaters descend on lakes across Polk County for Memorial Day, soon they will have restrictions. Being able to live on a peaceful and pristine lake has always ...

Polk County Commission approved architectural and engineering services for phase one of the Polk County Agricultural Center Complex. The Lunz Group LLC was awarded a $1.57 million contract for the ...

The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1st, with Polk County residents still recovering from Hurricane Milton. NOAA predicts 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes.

Polk County is launching a program to help low-income seniors stay in their homes by providing free home repairs. Aimed at homeowners and renters ages 62 and older, the county's Aging in Place ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Winter Haven Police Department and Polk County Fire Rescue were searching Thursday afternoon for a juvenile in Lake Roy who was swimming ...

Polk County commissioners unanimously approved an increase in solid waste disposal fees, effective October 1st. Fees for solid waste and construction debris will rise from $36.50 to $46 per ton ...

Jhonnys Robles Pereira, 37, is facing numerous charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. An ICE hold has been placed on him ...

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — In a move to improve safety on local lakes, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance repealing and restating the Polk County Waterway Protection ...