Polk County
Recent News About Polk County
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COUNTY OF POLK: Are you looking for a career in government service?
County Of Polk issued the following announcement on Sep. 02.We're hiring!
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COUNTY OF POLK: Keep fats, oils and grease out of the kitchen drain to protect your pipes
No one likes unsightly and messy sink backup or plumber costs! It’s as easy as scraping dishes into the garbage rather than the sink or disposal.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Free Health Service
Polk County and the Department of Health in Polk are offering blood glucose and blood pressure screenings, sexually transmitted disease testing (limited), and eligibility screenings for the Polk HealthCare Plan - all from the mobile unit in your community.
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COUNTY OF POLK: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the creators of Bonnet Springs Park to help provide a family-friendly, visitor-friendly safe environment for park guests
The Sheriff’s Office’s popular Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP) program will operate in the park when it opens this October, 2022.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Polk County and the Department of Health in Polk are now bringing you free health services 5 days a week!
Look for the mobile unit in your community.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Stay up-to-date with the county's latest information by signing up for one or all of our newsletters.
• Polk Government Television (latest videos & meetings)
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COUNTY OF POLK: What Does County Government Do?
The UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a publicly supported educational program to provide research-based educational and leadership programs.
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COUNTY OF POLK: From Slavery to Community Builder: The Story of Lawrence B. Brown” by Charles B. Warren
Award-winning local author Charles B. Warren will be joined by Clifton Lewis to present the compelling story of Lawrence B. Brown, a man born into slavery who became a successful entrepreneur during Bartow’s boom period.
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County of Polk: Disposal Event for Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Tires
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are products that contain ingredients that are flammable, corrosive, combustible, toxic and/or reactive.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Did you know about 46 people a day move to Polk County?
ith each person using about 50 gallons of water per day, the demand is greater than the supply.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Christmas is over and it is time to dispose of your live Christmas tree
Simply place your live tree on the curb with the rest of your yard waste.
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Don't Clog with Holiday F.O.G. (Fats, Oils, Grease)
Celebrating brings us together, but let F.O.G. party in the trash, instead of in your drain and pipes.
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COUNTY OF POLK: The Saddle Creek Park Gun Range will be closed
The gun range will resume its normal operating hours Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 respectively.
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COUNTY OF POLK: The 11th Annual Festival of Wreaths has begun
Wreaths will be on display until Thursday, Dec. 16 and are available for purchase through an online silent auction process.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Oak Hill Cemetery Tour
Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2003, Oak Hill Cemetery is awash with the memory of Polk County pioneers beneath a canopy of live oak trees.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Polk County trails all month long!
Now through Oct. 31, submit a video or photo of your favorite trail along with a description of why you love it, and you could win a prize. Winners will be announced on Nov. 17!
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COUNTY OF POLK: Polk residents should be cautious of water mailers
Water mailers advertising a free water inspection have been sent to Polk County residents and they have no affiliation with Polk County Utilities, or any public water utility in Polk County.
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COUNTY OF POLK: Health and Social Services Fair
A mobile health care event will be held at the Wabash Community Center at 1230 Southern Avenue in Lakeland on August 18 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.