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Polk County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Health Violations in October 2026

A Davenport sushi spot topped Polk County’s October 2026 inspection list with 23 violations, and four restaurants were temporarily closed. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspected 283 restaurants in Polk County in the last 30 days. Of those, 237 passed on the first visit. The other 46 did not meet standards at first, and some needed follow-up inspections before they could keep serving food.

Polk County, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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Sheriff Grady Judd & Polk County Animal Control Debate

In simple terms, when you comment on a government post, your comment should relate to the subject of that post. Some government officials have used “off-topic” comments as a reason to remove or restrict public participation. Well, Sheriff Grady Judd has just opened the door for us to...

Polk County, FL · 3d

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Iron Oak Social Targets Early 2027 Opening in Winter Haven

David Braswell is targeting a February or March 2027 opening for Iron Oak Social at 355 5th Street in Winter Haven. The planned country-club-style indoor golf lounge would start with four simulator bays, an outdoor patio, a food menu and a full bar. Braswell also owns Golden Petal Designs, a...

Winter Haven, FL · 2d

The Ledger

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Live scoreboard: Keep up with Polk County high school football playoff games

After a week off while the brackets were being worked out, nine Polk County teams made the playoffs. While there is a lot of focus on the Lakeland-St. Thomas Aquinas matchup, Lakeland, win or lose, will play next week. The other eight teams are in a win-or-go home situation. Haines City, Lake Gibson, Bartow, Lake Wales, Tenoroc, Lakeland Christian, Victory Christian and Santa Fe Catholic are in action in traditional regional quartrfinal games. Lake Wales, Lakeland Christian and Santa Fe Catholic are the only higher-seeded teams and will host a first-round game. Haines City is a No. 8 seed but will host by virtue of being a district champion. No. 1 seed Sarasota Riverview finished behind Venice in its district, but Venice is a district champion. To stay up with all the result for the nine Polk County teams playing tonight, keep checking back here throughout the night. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Live scoreboard: Keep up with Polk County high school football playoff games

Polk County, FL · 22h

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Polk County Seeks Public Input on Possible I-4 High-Speed Rail Station Location

The Polk Transportation Planning Organization has opened an online survey. It wants public feedback on a possible high-speed passenger rail station along the I-4 corridor. The survey stays open until Nov. 20. Responses will help planners evaluate potential station locations, amenities, and travel needs. Residents can join in through the...

Polk County, FL · 1d

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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Potential expansion of data centers in Florida

Florida · 1d

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‘The Data Center Grift is Absurd’: Florida Governor-Elect Byron Donalds Under Fire After James Fishback Demands Answers on Campaign Promises

Defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback recently sent an open letter to Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds, asking him to keep his promise to let local communities say no to data centers. The letter sparked major backlash online, as users were divided over whether to support Fishback. In the letter, shared...

Polk County, FL · 1d

WFLA

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 2d

The Citrus Tea News

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Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Honey Bees, Motorcycles & Tractors – Nov. 13 to 15

Things to do in Polk County Nov. 13 to 15: Bartow's 35th Honey Bee Craft Fair, antique tractors in Fort Meade, The Longest Table in Lakeland and six markets. The post Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Honey Bees, Motorcycles & Tractors – Nov. 13 to 15 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Polk County, FL · 21h

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Winter Haven academy trains students with disabilities for skilled trades

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A new lab at the Language and Literacy Academy for Learning is giving students with disabilities hands-on experience in skilled trades while introducing them to career paths before they graduate high school. The Future Ready Lab allows students to explore more than 15 trades, including...

Winter Haven, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay 28

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Fort Meade mayor faces audit over travel expenses

Fort Meade Mayor Jaret Landon Williams is facing an internal audit after charging $948 to a city credit card for a separate trip to Virginia to tour data center facilities.

Fort Meade, FL · 18h

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Polk Schools Weigh Crystal Lake Closure as Parents Raise Concerns

As part of its Central Region rezoning process, Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is proposing to close Crystal Lake Middle School and reassign students. Over 100 community members turned out to the meeting to learn more and voice concerns over the proposal. District leaders said the proposed closure is due...

Lakeland, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Country-Rock Pioneer and Polk County Native Jon Corneal Dead at 80

Jon Corneal, the pioneering drummer and Polk County native widely regarded as a foundational architect of the country-rock sound, has passed away at 80. Born and raised in Auburndale, Florida, Corneal played an indispensable role in fusing traditional country rhythms with the driving energy of rock and roll. Key Contributions...

Polk County, FL · 3d

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New mural festival brings global artists to downtown Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. — If you’ve visited downtown Lakeland recently, you’ve probably seen some neat artwork on the sides of buildings. It’s all part of the Color Wave Walls International Mural Festival, drawing artists from around the world. The festival features 11 artists, including Polk County artist...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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Polk County Public Schools Announces 2026-27 Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year

Polk County Public Schools is proud to announce our Teacher and School-Related Employee of the Year!. Elvin Hanna Jr., a music teacher and band director at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High, is the 2026-27 Polk County Teacher of the Year. Barbara Aourik, a paraeducator at Dundee Elementary Academy, is the district’s...

Polk County, FL · 3d

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7 Florida Seafood Buffets Where Snow Crab Legs Keep Coming Until You Tap Out

I have a firm rule about snow crab legs. If someone else is doing the steaming and the refilling, I’m not stopping at one plate. Florida has a surprising number of buffets that treat snow crab legs like a main event instead of a rare treat. One of them even pairs the crab with whole lobster, and it has been feeding hungry crowds for decades.

Florida · 1d

The Ledger

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Cole Swindell, Lakeland native McCoy Moore will play concert in Bartow

Country music superstar Cole Swindell will perform Nov. 14 in Bartow, and the opening act will be an up-and-coming country singer and songwriter who is well known to Polk County. McCoy Moore, a Lakeland native who released his debut album in May after years of writing hits for other country stars , will open Bartow Ford's Concert on the Lot on Nov. 14. The concert series takes place at the dealership, 2800 U.S. 98 N, Bartow. Parking opens at 2:30 p.m., and gates open at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $45, and children younger than 5 are free. Over the past 12 years, Swindell has earned 13 No. 1 singles as an artist and 14 as a songwriter. Twelve of those chart-toppers are RIAA-certified Platinum. Fans can expect favorites including “Chillin’ It,” “You Should Be Here,” “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey,” “Break Up In The End,” “Single Saturday Night” and “Never Say Never,” featuring Lainey Wilson. His five-week No. 1 hit, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” went 3X Platinum and earned three ACM Awards, including Single of the Year and Song of the Year. His latest album, "Spanish Moss," produced his most recent No. 1 single, “Forever To Me.”

Bartow, FL · 23h

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Airboats, Gators and Wild Birds Wait at This Old Florida Fish Camp on Lake Kissimmee

The airboat ride leaves right from camp, and some passengers have even held a baby gator. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned you can also sleep there, fish there, and roll around the whole place in a rented golf cart. This spot sits on a quiet side...

Lake Wales, FL · 4d

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Publix to Anchor Nearly 40-Acre Retail Development in Lake Alfred

Publix is preparing to open its first Lake Alfred location at 901 Old Lake Alfred Road, where a new supermarket will anchor Lake Alfred Square. The approximately 55,000-square-foot store is part of a nearly 40-acre retail development by Tampa-based Dunphy Properties, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s report.

Lake Alfred, FL · 2d