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Sam Romain, 31, will serve out the term of John Velebir, who resigned Sept. 30 as chair of the Polk County Republican Party ...

“And I believe that Polk State College has the opportunity to set the precedent in Polk County, as well as the state of Florida, saying they want complete history to be taught to the student ...

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 2.6-mile extension that will connect U.S. 17 with State ...

Without access to SNAP benefits, residents are anticipated to search for food from nonprofit food pantries, leaving the pantries bracing for a significant uptick in Polk County residents seeking help.