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Chances rise for potential tropical disturbance that could impact Florida over July 4th weekend
The NHC said heavy rain and thunderstorms are possible in Florida during the July 4th weekend. What to expect: ...
Foregoing search, Polk supervisors tap interim administrator to fill the job permanently
Polk County's fractious supervisors tapped interim County Administrator Frank Marasco in a 3-2 vote to occupy the position ...
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Alachua County Public Schools fell short of the state as a whole in 2024-2025
FLDOE's student assessments show that Alachua County Public Schools students' improvement over the year was near the bottom of the state.
DeSantis' budget vetoes mostly spare Polk County projects. Here are winners and losers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $3 million for an emergency operations center and fire facility in Haines City and $1 million for a municipal annex.
In Polk County, warnings that Live Local tax breaks might benefit developers but not renters
Property Appraiser Neil Combee has warned that the county will lose tax revenue with no commitment from developers "to reduce rents or construct new housing." ...
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Fined for passing a school bus in FL? You’ll have to wait longer to challenge it
Changes are coming for drivers who want to fight tickets they got when caught on Florida’s controversial new school bus ...
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Fined for passing a school bus in Florida? You'll have to wait longer to challenge it
Changes are coming for drivers who want to fight tickets they got when caught on Florida’s controversial new school bus ...
Gator Dragged Woman Underwater During Death Roll In Recent FL Attack: Reports
A new report on a fatal gator attack in Polk County says the reptile performed a death roll on a woman before dragging her ...