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Residents Raise Concerns About Proposed Right-Of-Way Vacation of 237 Feet Along Ninth Street North

Local Government and Politics July 28, 2026 0

Residents Raise Concerns About Proposed Right-Of-Way Vacation of 237...

Zoning and Future Land‑Use Changes Approved for Hunts Bros Road and Hickory Ridge

Local Government and Politics July 24, 2026 0

Zoning and Future Land‑Use Changes Approved for Hunts Bros...

Lake Wales CRA Approves Agreements for Streetscape Projects and Walesbilt Hotel Development

Local Government and Politics July 23, 2026 0

Lake Wales CRA Approves Agreements for Streetscape Projects and...

Police Unity Tour Brings Awareness to Fallen PSCO Deputy Blane Lane; How the Community Can Lend Support

SILVER ALERT: 90-Year-Old Man with Dementia Missing

There were 64 DUI Arrests by PCSO in November. Stay Safe This Holiday Season and Get a “Tow to Go”

SPCA Florida Distributing 47,000 Lbs of Free Pet Food Nov. 10

Words of Wisdom From the PCSO Crime Prevention Unit

Aerial Mosquito Control Spraying Rescheduled Across Polk County

Suspect AKA Rapper John Wicks Arrested In Central Florida- Brother Of Rapper Kodak Black

Polk County Shelter & Hurricane Resource Information

Polk County Public Schools To Be Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Polk County Parks and Recreation Seeking Teen Volunteers