Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
The increased fee only applies to volunteers whose activities involve contact with students out of sight of a district staff ...
Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
'Surprised and shocked': Polk County issues 6,250 citations for passing stopped school buses
Polk County Public Schools signed a contract last year with Verra Mobility Corp. to install cameras on its approximately 500 ...
Another cold front coming to Florida, but freezing temps? What to expect in Polk County
A few strong thunderstorms along the Panhandle and Big Bend are possible and may bring lightning, gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph ...
Florida Southern College Awards Full Scholarship to Polk County's 2024 Teacher of the Year
Florida Southern College is proud to announce that Polk County's 2024 Teacher of the Year, Cynara Appling, has been awarded a ...
Modern art: Renovation brings 47-year-old building at Polk State College into 21st century
The Florida Legislature allocated $16.2 million in 2021 for the renovation of Polk State's Winter Haven Fine Arts Building, ...
New chicken salad chain opening Tuesday in Polk County. And offering free food for a year
Chicken Salad Chick, boasting "made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors," says it'll offer free chicken salad for a year to ...
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Traffic Stop In Polk City Leads To Recovery Of 2 Missing St. Petersburg Children
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A traffic stop conducted by Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) deputies on Saturday evening resulted in ...
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Polk County's Legoland to lay off more than 200 employees
Legoland Florida Resort in Polk County is laying off 234 employees. The theme park and resort reported the job cuts in a ...
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Doctors concerned about drop in childhood vaccination rates in Polk County and across Florida
During his first year in practice as a pediatrician, Dr. W. Jason Cornett examined an infant brought in for treatment of a cold and an ear infection. Cornett learned that the infant, who was in ...
Polk County Legislative Delegation moves public meeting to Feb. 27. Here's how to sign up to speak
The annual meeting is an opportunity for citizens to address the delegation before the legislative session. But speaking ...
‘It’s ridiculous’: Woman tied to case against disgraced Polk County family elder attorney speaks out
Michelle Hoke of Etters, Pennsylvania, said she is frustrated at the audacity of disbarred attorney Jason Penrod. “I just ...