Polk County Headlines

Polk school leaders may ask voters to approve tax hike

Polk County residents may have to dig deeper to pay their property taxes.

Publix cracks down on counterfeit coupons

A Publix representative says the grocery store has experienced a rise in counterfeit coupons.

Polk's vacant Chain of Lakes Park set for development?

Developers in Polk County are eyeing the vacant Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven.

Polk co-op helping get more bicycles on the road

People can learn all about cycling at the Veloswan Co-op, repair their own bikes and get a free one if they are willing to lend a hand.

Fire 'could have been worse,' businesses say

Some business owners affected by Wednesday's fire at a Lakeland business said Thursday the fire could have been worse.

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