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Summer, we hardly knew you. Now school is right around the corner in Polk. What to know
LAKELAND – Chances are, if you were to ask any Polk County students about plans for the new school year, they would probably first lament about the all-too-soon end of summer vacation. But by Aug. 12, it will be back to the “3 Rs” and away from vacations, beaches, summer camps and just...
Bowling Green Wins Florida League Of Mayors Award For Pyatt Park Benches
The Florida League of Mayors (FLM), an organization for Florida's mayors, founded and developed by Florida's mayors, announced the winners of its 2024 Mayors Municipal Innovation Awards, including recognizing Mayor N'Kosi L. Jones and the City of Bowling Green with the Quality of Life Award for the City's Bench Dedication Program for Community Remembrance project.
In 3-2 vote, Lake Wales Commission rejects proposed change to public comments at meetings
The Lake Wales City Commission narrowly rejected a proposal that would have split citizen comments into two periods, at the start and conclusion of its meetings. Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson, who conceived and promoted the resolution, said that it would reduce rancor and ensure that discussions early in meetings pertain only to official city business. But he failed to persuade enough of his colleagues.
Davenport dreams of turning this 50-acre, century-old farm into a beautiful park
A slice of a century-old Florida farm could be just the spot Davenport leaders have been dreaming about for a park. So they quickly bought it before land in the city becomes completely blanketed in subdivisions. Before approving the purchase, the commissioners envisioned family picnics, a venue for Fourth of...
Haines City to add speeding cameras in school zones
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Schools in Haines City will soon have cameras installed to catch drivers speeding through school zones. The ordinance was approved by the city commission earlier in June, making it the first city in Polk County to add these cameras to local schools. Before becoming police...
Forum for Polk County School Board Candidates Tackles Tough Issues
Nearly 100 people packed into the fellowship hall of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in northwest Lakeland Tuesday evening to listen to the six candidates vying for three seats on the Polk County School Board. While School Board members come from different areas in the district, they represent the...
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