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Driver killed in two-vehicle crash involving dump truck in Polk County, officials say
It happened just before 6:00 a.m. Friday on Polk City Road, east of Hwy 557 in Lake Alfred. The Polk County Sheriff's Office ...
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Fiery head-on dump truck crash kills 1 in Polk County: PCSO
One person was killed early Friday morning after being involved in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake Alfred, ...
Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone
Polk County commissioners vote to decrease the setback for chicken coops, but a new state law prohibits their desired ...
Over 50 restaurants participating in Polk County Burger Week
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hope you’re hungry, it’s Burger Week in Polk County. This Friday marks the start of the second annual Burger Week, a celebration of the beloved American dish, which takes ...
Polk County supervisor will not face charges after heated dispute
The Warren County Attorney's Office says no charges will be filed against Tom Hockensmith in a heated dispute between Polk County supervisors.
Don't swim at these 13 Iowa DNR, Polk County beaches with high E. coli and algae levels
Here's which beaches Iowa DNR and Polk County Conservation recommend avoiding this week due to water quality issues.
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Polk County man accused of stealing more than $130K worth of weed from cannabis dispensary
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of ...
2 more men arrested in connection with $278K theft of construction supplies in Polk County
Two men were arrested in connection with the theft in mid-June: Lawrence Christopher Ostby, 27, of Trinity, and Miguel Orozco ...