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Please take caution when using a portable generator, follow the following guidelines

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

Operate generators outdoors, in an area with good ventilation. Never run a generator in a home or garage due to their carbon monoxide emissions.

PCFR Responds to School Bus Crash on Winter Lake Rd

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

At 7:38 a.m. this morning, Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) and Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a crash involving a school bus vs. vehicle at the Winter Lake Rd / Bradbury Road intersection in Winter Haven

Repairs are complete and the lane is reopened.

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

UPDATE: Repairs are complete and the lane is reopened.

N. Galloway Road at Sleepy Hill Road Roundabout Project Keeps Intersection Closed for Another Week

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

The intersection of N. Galloway Road and Sleepy Hill Road will remain closed for another week as Lakeland Electric installs power service to a temporary lighting system at the new roundabout, which is now scheduled to open Friday

City of DAVENPORT - Curbside Clean Up, SAT. Nov. 5, 2022

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

City of DAVENPORT - Curbside Clean Up, SAT. Nov. 5, 2022

Eighth Annual 7 Rivers Water Festival Saturday

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

Polk County’s biggest water conservation event, the 7 Rivers Water Festival

The City of Eagle Lake is looking for Volunteers for our Annual Trick or Treat Lane Event

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

The City of Eagle Lake is looking for Volunteers for our Annual Trick or Treat Lane Event, taking place on Monday, October 31

Agenda Review/Work Session Briefing September 19th

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners Agenda Review/Work Session Briefing will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday

The City of Bartow sandbag operations remain open for city residents and businesses.

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

The City of Bartow sandbag operations remain open for city residents and businesses.

Polk County Fire Rescue to Host Grand Opening for New Loughman Fire Station

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2022

A grand opening ceremony for the newly built Loughman Fire Station will take place on Thursday

Fiber Optics Project Update 9-24-22

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2022

Fiber Optics Project Update 9-24-22

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Parker

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2022

The City of Davenport would like to invite members of the public to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Chief Parker on Thursday, September 22 at 7 PM.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: 12th Annual Mayor’s Roundtable

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2022

Mayor’s Roundtable was developed to bring local leadership together for a discussion of issues important to the future of our communities in Polk County.

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CITY OF HAINES: FOOD TRUCK VENDORS NEEDED FOR CITY EVENT

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2022

Do you want to participate in a great city event and showcase your delicious food to a large group of hungry Haines City residents?

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: This week, new Florida fieldstones will be installed near the main entrance at Lake Wailes Park

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2022

The fieldstones will define the space for the landscape beds at the eastside trailhead of the Park Avenue Connector Trail.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: In the early years of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II donated a pair of mute swans to the City of Lakeland from her royal flock.

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2022

The Lakeland swans are iconic with our community as they glide along Lake Morton. It has become a rite of passage for young and old to visit Lake Morton and feed our swans.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: The Auburndale Public Library is hosting their next Family Night

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022

From 4:30 to 6 PM enjoy crafts, games, and snacks at the library!

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COUNTY OF POLK: Are you looking for a career in government service?

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2022

County Of Polk issued the following announcement on Sep. 02.We're hiring!

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Students, faculty and staff at McLaughlin Middle School & Fine Arts Academy will make history with their inaugural football game

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

The junior varsity team of student athletes are confident, courageous and committed to representing the City of Lake Wales on their home field.

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: We hope you will join us this Sunday as we honor our heroes

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

Polk County Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead and Polk Fire Rescue Engineer/Paramedic Douglas Clemons.