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Looking for a great burger for National Hamburger Day? Here are some Polk County favorites
LAKELAND – National Hamburger Day is Tuesday, and every locality across the United States has its favorite places to grab a burger. Polk County is no different. We've got a lot. No judgment from us if you prefer getting your burgers from a favorite fast-food or chain restaurant. But...
Polk schools get $174M in impact fees from county. Most would to toward a new high school
Polk County commissioners approved the release of more than $115 million in educational impact fees on Tuesday for a new Poinciana area high school among other school projects to accommodate the county's growing student population. In all, educational impact fees of more than $174.2 million were released for the modernization and construction of additional capacity within the school system. The approval was by a unanimous decision of the County Commission. ...
Plan ahead: Hurricane shelter maps available in Polk County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With hurricane season beginning in just nine days, Polk County Emergency Management officials urge residents to have an evacuation plan in place ahead of a potential storm. Those who can’t leave the area can stay in one of 47 local shelters, which include lodging for people with special needs or pets. […]
Poinciana man is first Democrat running for open seat in Florida House-48
The first Democrat has joined a pack of Republicans seeking an open seat in Florida House District 48. John Hill of Poinciana has entered the race in hopes of succeeding Rep. Sam Killebrew, R-Winter Haven, who faces term limits. Eight Republicans have already filed to run. Hill, 44, is an...
2024 Polk County Cattlemen’s Sweetheart Bailey Lightsey
Every year, each Florida County names a passionate and deserving young woman as Cattlemen’s Sweetheart. These individuals dedicate themselves to representing and raising awareness of the Florida beef industry. Cattlemen’s Sweethearts go on to represent their county in the competition to be crowned Florida Cattlemen’s Sweetheart. This...
Memorial Day in Polk County: 8 events to pay tribute to our country's fallen heroes
Memorial Day is often marked as the unofficial start of summer, as Polk's high school seniors have graduated and there's only a few days left for younger students. Temperatures have soared, and it's time to hit the beach. But there's a much more solemn meaning to the national holiday that...
Sheriff Grady Judd could do better but doesn’t want to, why?
Judd controls Animal services and the numbers do not lie …… Why can’t you fix the issues, Grady Judd?. Polk County Animal Control January through April and they are pretty sad. 64% live release for dogs and 52% live release for cats. So basically 50% of the cats brought into animal control, 1 of every 2 cats, are killed.
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