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Polk Wants to Know Who Has Inadequate Internet Access
Some neighborhoods and houses in Polk County still do not have access to high-speed internet, according to the county’s technology chief. He is asking for help in identifying those residences in order to apply for grants to help get everybody connected. Why it’s important: Broadband internet has become a...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for Polk County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County has expired. After a comfortable start, temperatures climb quickly into the low 90s this afternoon. Humidity remains pleasant into the afternoon, and there will be a breeze off the Gulf of Mexico as well. The showers that develop later in the day will stay […]
2 Polk County restaurants fall short of standards in recent reports. See why
In an exceptionally light week of inspections, only two Polk County restaurants fell short of standards May 6-12, according to state inspection reports. Among 11 inspections logged for the week, nine met standards and two were perfect in initial inspections – which is an inspection that’s not a follow-up mandated by previous violations. There were no violations for rodents or insects.
PCSO: Eagle Lake man dies two days after being hit while crossing U.S. 17
A pedestrian who was struck by a car near Bartow early Friday morning has died of his injuries, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported. Angel Marchese, 31, of Eagle Lake died at a hospital on Sunday after being treated for head trauma and a broken femur, the PCSO said in a news release.
Town Hall Amnesty Talking Points: Fix Then Apply
The City of Fort Meade held its second town hall meeting on May 7. This time the agenda was focused on the recently announced proposed plan to provide amnesty on property liens and fines. Several key points were discussed during the hour and a half slot.
Who's John Doe? Polk County deputies identify victim in decades-old cold case
ELOISE, Fla. — A tip from a prisoner and multiple rounds of DNA testing led to Polk County Sheriff's detectives cracking a 50-year-old cold case. A body was found in 1972, and the homicide case was finally solved earlier this month. Here's what happened and how detectives uncovered the...
Wright-designed planetarium at Florida Southern College reopens after restoration
Even as supporters of Florida Southern College celebrated the emergence of something new Thursday night — the launch of an architecture program — they treasured the restoration of something quite old. Following the banquet at which FSC President Anne Kerr announced the new program, guests took turns touring the Miller Planetarium, one of beloved architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s many creations on campus. ...
Bartow-Melbourne softball showdown is set as Polk County teams bow out of FHSAA playoffs
It’s now official: Red Oxley vs. Jasmine Francik is on. Melbourne, led by the Florida State-bound Francik, is returning to Bartow as the two teams will battle in the Class 6A, Region 3 softball final at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a matchup that was expected since the beginning of the season. Both teams used...
A Lakeland Love Story With Courage at the Heart
It’s not everyday you find someone like that—someone who will drop everything to take care of you,” admits Nick Wood, former firefighter for the Lakeland Fire Department. After meeting at Harrison School of the Arts, falling in love and graduating in 2018, Nick and his bride-to-be, fourth generation Polk County native, Camryn Brooks, share a beautiful bond that has had to overcome the unexpected difficulties of life leading up to their special season of engagement.
Mulberry baseball upsets No. 1 McKeel to reach state tournament for 1st time in 64 years
LAKELAND — One Polk County baseball team remains standing, and it’s perhaps the most unlikely to remain — at least in terms of recent history. When Mulberry qualified for this year's state playoffs, it was for the first time in 17 years and only for the fourth time since winning a state title in 1960. ...
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