Parts of Florida face severe storms and possible tornadoes. Farther south, what can Polk County expect?
Strong thunderstorms bring the potential for tornadoes are expected across portions of Florida this weekend and into Monday.
Polk County jury spares the life of convicted double-murderer Beloni Petit-Frere
Frere, convicted of the brutal stabbing deaths of his ex-girlfriend and another man at a Winter Haven motel in 2020, will ...
Hit by storms and disease, Florida’s citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
At some point, this isn’t going to be an orange grove anymore,” Murphy, a third-generation grower, says as he gazes at the ...
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“Raspert” On The Run: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Says Lakeland Swan Thief Arrested Again In South Carolina
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Wednesday the arrest of Jordan Montoya, 27, in South Carolina, ...
Hemp, health, education and phosphate land: Here are the bills Polk County legislators have filed
As leaders in the Florida House and Senate, Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, and Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, have so far ...
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Alligator attack: 911 call reveals gator bit woman, snatched life vest as group kayaked in Polk County
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people ...
SPCA Florida secures grant to help senior dogs stay in their homes
A new grant is helping spread awareness about a mission at SPCA Florida: keeping senior dogs in their homes and out of the animal shelter. On Thursday morning, Stella, a ...
Neighbors raise concerns about recycling options after Polk County suspends curbside pickup
Polk County stopped curbside recycling last October, with commissioners citing rising cost and poor efficiency.
All-Star time is here for Florida high school soccer: Who will play in FACA Classic games?
The games take place from Friday through Sunday at Mulberry High School in Polk County, and include players from championship ...
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Abortion, immigration, taxes and more: Polk County lawmakers hear dozens of pleas ahead of session
Polk County residents voiced their concerns and requests to Florida state legislators at a recent meeting. Funding for various projects, including a new fire station and the expansion of Polk ...
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Polk County’s SouthState completes $457 million sale of branches
SouthState Corp. has closed on a $457 million sale of 165 branches in six states. The Polk County-based bank announced the ...
Hit by storms and disease, Florida citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
Others, like Murphy, are sticking it out, hoping to survive until a bug-free tree or other options arrive to repel the ...