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Motorcyclist surrenders after trying to get rid of drugs, gun during high-speed chase in Polk County: FHP
AUBURNDALE, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol says a 41-year-old Port St. Lucie was arrested early on Sunday morning after speeding away from law enforcement. According to troopers, a motorcyclist later identified as Kenneth Albert Fike, was speeding on US-92, west of Berkley Road around 2:13 a.m. Officials say Fike...
Lakeland Parks and Recreation expands its parks as the community grows
With warmer days ahead, more people are exploring the outdoors and looking for parks to enjoy. Polk County is seeing just that, but it faces issues as its population grows and a lack of parks and recreational spaces is limited. Planning for the future — it’s what Pam Page has...
Polk County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Polk County listed for $349,999 in June, up 0.2% from the previous month's $349,425, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price decreased 1.1% from $353,700. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Something for Everyone on August 20th Ballot
Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards reminds voters that there is something for everyone to vote on in the upcoming August 20 election. The Statewide Primary Election ballot includes important non-partisan races. Additionally, members of the Democratic and Republican parties will have the opportunity to choose the candidates representing their party in the November General Election.
Sheriff: Polk County deputy kills man who rammed car into grandmother, patrol cruiser
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead after a violent confrontation with Polk County deputies. Sheriff Grady Judd said it all started when the suspect rammed into his grandmother with a car. Deputies received a call around 9:30 p.m. on Friday to the Oakwood Estates neighborhood in Winter...
Deputy hospitalized after officer-involved shooting in Polk County
A deputy is being hospitalized after confrontation with a suspect on Friday night in Polk County, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff Grady Judd gave preliminary details about the shooting that occurred around 9:30 p.m. He said a man came to visit his grandmother in the Oakwood Estates neighborhood off of Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven. Following a disturbance, the man hit his ...
Duke Energy Pole Replacement Projects Close Lake Mabel Loop Road and Old Polk City Road
Bartow, Fla. (July 15, 2024) — Separate pole replacement projects by Duke Energy will close two Polk County roads starting July 15. Replacement of aged wooden poles with light-duty steel poles requires closing Lake Mabel Loop Road and Old Polk City Road to allow for traffic and worker safety, as well as room for the stationing of oversized equipment within the right-of-way.
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