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Watch for FDOT teams doing checks along Polk County roads next week
The Florida Department of Transportation’s District One office will hold its annual Maintenance Rating Program Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the district’s conference center, 801 N. Broadway Ave., in Bartow. The workshop is aimed at ensuring consistency in maintenance efforts across the...
Polk County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Polk County listed for $349,425 in May, up 0.1% from the previous month's $349,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price decreased 0.2% from $350,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Polk County, not houses...
West Pipkin Road widening closes Yates Road for 60 days. Here's what you need to know
Drivers who regularly travel through Southwest Lakeland should be aware that West Pipkin Road widening is progressing, and that means yet another road closure. Polk County closed Yates Road on Monday, and the closure is expected to last 60 days. This will allow crews to install a new water main and drainage along Yates Road as it approaches Pipkin.
Polk Hall of Fame: Cobb spent long career chronicling achievements of local athletes
Of the 83 current members of the Polk County Sports Hall of Fame, Mike Cobb guesses he’s probably written a story about nearly all of them. Being on the other end of the conversation is something Cobb, 72, has hardly ever had to do, but his work with The Ledger, the Polk Sports Hall of Fame and the Polk Senior Games can't be ignored.
Lightning alert system installed at downtown Winter Haven recreational facilities
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - We're heading into the summer season, which is when lightning is the most active. For kids playing outside in the park or swimming in the pool, safety is a major concern, which is why the City of Winter Haven installed a lightning alert system. Jenny Barton...
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