River Ranch
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.
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...
Winter Haven’s SEEDLab hosts a holiday card-making workshop on Friday using Canva and cutting machines [1]. Bartow Library runs Pokémon Club and Teen Anime Club on Saturday with trading, battles, and anime discussion [5][6]. Lake Wales offers two Saturday seminars: a morning DAR meeting and an afternoon life...
A Highlands County hog had been avoiding capture for nearly a week in the Sun 'N' Lake neighborhood, but that changed today. The sheriff's office says they've received multiple calls about the animal, which multiple agencies believe to be very smart.
Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.
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...
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...
(LAKE WALES, Fla.) — Mountain Lake, the prestigious gated community nestled in Central Florida’s lake district, has officially reopened its historic golf course following an extensive, multi-million-dollar restoration project led by renowned course architect Tyler Rae. The ambitious project, which commenced on April 20, centered on three primary...
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...
A wooden dinosaur, a sign offering optional valet parking, and some of the most genuinely satisfying food in the entire state of Florida are all waiting for you at Cherry Pocket Steak n Seafood in Lake Wales, Florida. That sentence probably raised some questions, and this article is going to...
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...
2904 County Rd. 621 E — Reported Farm Along Affected Abell Road Access. Floodwaters have completely cut off a Lake Placid neighborhood after the only road leading into the community washed away, leaving residents stranded and asking for help. The private entrance on Abell Road near Lake Istokpoga gave way amid historic rainfall, severing land access to the Eagle's Nest community and the nearby Triton Farms operation.
One town on this list built its downtown streets like spokes on a wagon wheel, spinning out from a round park. Another packs more than 40 outdoor murals into a small town of fewer than 3,000 residents. Then there’s a lakeside spot with a seaplane base right by downtown. I...
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.
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...
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.
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
