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Polk County to close convenient dump site after illegal trash piles grow

A Polk County convenience center in Haines City is shutting down after the pilot program failed to stop illegal dumping. Officials say the Bannon Island Road site averaged only 20 vehicles a day while illegal dumping in the area spiked. Residents have until December 31 to use the dump before...

Polk County, FL · 17h
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Publix Expands in Polk County: New Shopping Center Signals More Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Central Florida

Publix Super Markets is making another move in Central Florida’s commercial real estate market, with the Lakeland-based grocery giant set to anchor a new shopping center in Polk County, Florida. The development, reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 9, 2026, adds to a growing list of grocery-anchored retail projects reshaping one of Florida’s important commercial growth corridors.

Polk County, FL · 2d
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Backlash Erupts Over Polk County Young Republicans Event Featuring James Fishback

Polk County Young Republicans logo (left) and controversial former Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback (right). (Official photos) The Polk County Young Republicans are facing sharp criticism from fellow Republican groups and online commentators after announcing an upcoming event featuring James Fishback, who finished third in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial primary and drew controversy during his campaign over false accusations against rivals and inflammatory public statements.

Polk County, FL · 1d
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Polk County seeks public input on potential high-speed rail station

LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County leaders are looking for public feedback as they study the possibility of adding a high-speed passenger rail station along the I-4 corridor. The Polk County Transportation Planning Organization recently launched an online survey to help determine a potential location for the station and identify the benefits it could bring to the area.

Polk County, FL · 2d
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Hillsborough County approves new e-bike speed limits, fines and stunt bans

Hillsborough County commissioners approved strict speed limits and fines on electric bikes and scooters to curb surging roadway injuries and fatalities across the Tampa Bay region. Riders face speeds capped at 10 mph on walkways, 15 mph on multiuse trails, and 28 mph on roadways, with dangerous stunt riding completely...

Hillsborough County, FL · 3h

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Polk County Sees Increased Voter Turnout, Signs of a Shifting Political Landscape

Lakeland voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, under cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms, but the less-than-ideal weather conditions did little to dampen voter turnout. Voter participation in Polk County increased by 12.8% overall, with ballots rising from 230,726 in the 2022 midterm election to 260,235 in the 2026...

Polk County, FL · 20h

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Lake Wales Annexation Of 193 Acres On State Road 60 Clears 4-1 With No Development Plan

The Lake Wales annexation of 193.52 acres on State Road 60 passed 4-1 on Nov. 3, assigning industrial zoning for up to 1,004,400 square feet with no development plan or traffic study. The post Lake Wales Annexation Of 193 Acres On State Road 60 Clears 4-1 With No Development Plan first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Lake Wales, FL · 1d

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Polk Middle School Rezoning: Last Town Hall Is Nov. 12 In Lakeland, With A Virtual Session That Night

The last Polk County middle school rezoning town hall is Nov. 12 in Lakeland, with a virtual session that night. The post Polk Middle School Rezoning: Last Town Hall Is Nov. 12 In Lakeland, With A Virtual Session That Night first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Polk County, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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2026 Veterans Day: What’s closed in Tampa Bay?

Veterans Day honors U.S. military veterans — living or dead — who served in the armed forces. But don’t plan on dropping off a package at the post office because government agencies will be closed.

Tampa, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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More than 500 people have gotten dengue in Florida this year. What to know

On Nov. 5, low-flying helicopters blanketed areas of Florida’s Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with a fine mist. It’s one of the ways Florida health officials hope to slow the country’s largest dengue fever outbreak in more than a decade.

Florida · 1d

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New $10 million grant aims to protect Lake Wales Ridge from development

As development continues across Polk County, a new $10 million federal grant aims to protect thousands of acres of environmentally important land along the Lake Wales Ridge.

Polk County, FL · 12h

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Auburndale residents concerned about proposed data center

AUBURNDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — Many Polk County residents are voicing their concerns about the site of a large-scale data center. A packed house Tuesday night. A few hundred Auburndale residents were worried for the future of their city. “The traffic, the water, the electric cost. What’s going to cost?...

Auburndale, FL · 10h

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Proposed Auburndale data center draws scrutiny over power demand, water use and impact

AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Hundreds packed a public workshop Tuesday night as Auburndale residents and local leaders challenged developers over the massive power and water demands of a proposed hyperscale data center. Auburndale technology center proposal. The backstory:. The proposed data center would sit on 75 acres along Pace Road. The...

Auburndale, FL · 12h

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Polk County festival explores health through arts

Could a song or a paintbrush be just what the doctor ordered? A Polk County festival is exploring that connection. Dozens of events are popping up across the community, all aimed at boosting mental and physical health through the arts. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Polk County, FL · 1d

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Havendale Christmas Parade Returns Dec. 4, With A Second Winter Haven Parade Dec. 19

The Havendale Christmas Parade returns Dec. 4 along Havendale Boulevard into Auburndale. A Jewett Alumni Association parade follows Dec. 19 in Winter Haven. The post Havendale Christmas Parade Returns Dec. 4, With A Second Winter Haven Parade Dec. 19 first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Winter Haven, FL · 1d

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Meet Polk Schools' Teacher and School-Related Employee of the year

Polk County Public Schools has announced its Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year. Elvin Hanna Jr., a music teacher and band director at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High, is the Polk County Teacher of the Year. Since Hanna became the school’s band director in 2019, the number of students participating in band has increased significantly, and Fort Meade’s concert and marching bands also earned their first superior ratings in decades, the district said in a news release. The number of students receiving individual band honors and scholarships has risen. Hanna created a pep band that performs at Fort Meade basketball and softball games, and he organized a booster group with parents to help support and raise money for the band program. Outside of music, he has contributed to projects like the Miner Market, which allowed students to develop their entrepreneurial skills. He’s also a regular presence at pep rallies and community events, the release said. School-Related Employee of the Year Barbara Aourik, a paraeducator at Dundee Elementary Academy, is the district’s School-Related Employee of the Year. A former VPK volunteer and substitute teacher, she jumped at the opportunity to work as a paraeducator at Dundee Elementary, where

Polk County, FL · 19h

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DeSantis signs warrant for 22nd Florida execution of the year

Willie Seth Crain, 80, was convicted in the 1998 disappearance of 7-year-old Amanda Brown, and exonerees are asking Gov.-elect Byron Donalds to pause executions.

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Florida ground zero for dengue in US; here’s the area driving the outbreak

PLANTATION, Fla. — Florida has become ground zero in the United States’ fight against dengue fever, as climate change has not only become a breeding ground for more mosquitoes, but ones with a more potent viral bite. “As of Oct. 30, 904 cases (of dengue), of which 60%...

Florida · 1d

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PCSO seeking substitute school crossing guards in Lakeland area

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire to work as substitute crossing guards in the Lakeland area. Anyone interested in applying should contact Supervisor Heather Strafford at (863) 534-7300 ext. 408. Applicants should be available to work for one hour in...

Polk County, FL · 1d