Polk County Legislative Delegation moves public meeting to Feb. 27. Here's how to sign up to speak
The annual meeting is an opportunity for citizens to address the delegation before the legislative session. But speaking ...
Polk County Public Schools' graduation rate rises, but remains well below state average
The high school graduation rate for Polk County Public Schools improved by nearly four percentage points last year, the state ...
Polk County Public Schools restarts search for general counsel
If all goes as scheduled, Polk County Public Schools will interview finalists for the general counsel position by mid-April.
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Water district plans controlled burns through March at preserve in northern Polk
The Southwest Florida Water Management District plans to conduct prescribed burns through March at the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, which includes the Green Swamp East Tract in Polk, Sumter and ...
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Water district plans controlled burns through March at preserve in northern Polk
The Southwest Florida Water ... Hampton Tract in Polk County. Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, the district said in a ...
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Which Florida congressional district has the highest household income? It’s not where you — or Donald Trump — might guess
About half the nation’s 435 congressional districts have higher median household incomes. And Florida’s 22nd, which is entirely within Palm Beach County ... designing the map and hurting ...
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New Expressway Would Link Lake Wales With Orlando Area
The Central Polk Parkway East is proposed to run from SR 60 on the west side of Lake Wales to connect to 17-92. A planned ...
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Takeaways from Tallahassee — On the right track
Millions of Americans feel a deep connection to baseball. And, like it or not, so do you if you live in Tallahassee. Florida ...
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Universal Orlando plans to replace Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster in 2025. Here’s what we know
Enjoy endless games and movies in stunning HD A map pulled from South Florida Water Management District shows the area where Universal wants to make changes to its park -- highlighting the ...
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Clearing clouds, falling temps...
IT’S GOING TO BE BUSY ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE ... WORKING OVER TO THE TOURIST DISTRICT. MORE INTO POLK COUNTY AND EVEN HERE INTO PAISLEY FOREST HILLS. BACK OVER TO DAYTONA ...