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Here's why defensive back My-Shawn McKinley transferred to Victory Christian football
Victory Christian’s My-Shawn McKinley jockeyed for prime position in the first game of the year — and in Polk County. The score was 9-0 in the Kickoff Classic Friday at Ridge Community High School. With seconds left in the first half and the home team at the 47, the Bolts were looking for more as quarterback Amire Hall heaved the ball 45 yards to the end zone.
Combee Defeats Fields for Property Appraiser; Scott Wins Seat on Polk County Commission
It was a good night for incumbents as Circuit Judge Catherine Combee held her seat and Polk County School Board members William Allen and Sara Beth Wyatt earned second and third terms respectively, based on unofficial results. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, U.S. Reps. Daniel Webster and Laurel Lee handily won...
Some parents give Polk schools a poor grade as frustration over late buses grows
BARTOW, Fla. — Some parents in Polk County say their public school system is not making the grade when it comes to getting their kids to school on time. You'd be hard-pressed to find a school district in Florida that doesn't face some delays during its first week or two of classes as drivers get used to their new routes and kids figure out which bus to get on.
City of Lake Wales To Use County Website To Post Public Notices
City of Lake Wales to Use County Website to Post Public Notices, Decision Receives Unanimous Vote from City Commission. Public notices from the City of Lake Wales will be uploaded onto the Polk County website, now that the City Commission has voted unanimously to do so. At their regular meeting...
Lakeland Neighborhood Hit By Vehicle Burglaries
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate burglary attempts in the Skyview Lakes neighborhood of south Lakeland. In both cases, three suspects entered the same property to target vehicles. On one occasion, the vehicles were locked, and on another, a vehicle was unlocked...
Jan. 6 defendant from Polk County joins brother in asking for counts to be dismissed
Olivia Pollock, a Polk County resident charged with crimes related to the U.S. Capitol attack, has joined a motion by her younger brother to have some counts dismissed. A lawyer for Olivia Pollock filed a motion Monday to adopt Jonathan Pollock’s two motions to remove some of the charges against her. Jonathan Pollock’s...
Accident Involving Three Vehicles on Hwy. 60 and Buck Moore Rd.
At approximately 7:17 PM this evening, Polk County Fire Rescue received a call with regard to a traffic accident at Hwy. 60 and Buck Moore Rd. In Lake Wales. According to Deputy Chief Troy Schulze, three vehicles were involved in the collision. At the time of the accident, there was a partial blocking of the roadway.
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