Polk County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Shawn Smith asked people to think of their families, friends, and neighbors and abide by the ban.
Tag: Polk County
Posted inInsight Polk
Demand for Skilled Trades Growing Faster than Polk Workforce
How are employers and colleges recruiting the next generation of skilled tradespeople?
Posted inPublic Safety
Polk County Burn Ban Temporarily Suspended
Recent heavy rains prompted the suspension, but officials warn the longterm outlook is not favorable for a total repeal.
Posted inInsight Polk
Many Polk Students Start Kindergarten Already Behind — Local Programs Aim to Change That
62% of Polk County children were not ready for kindergarten in 2024. Can early language skills and programs like Camp READY close the gap?
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GMF Steel Career Fair Draws Hundreds of Students to Explore Skilled Trades
Lakeland event connects high schoolers with construction career paths.
Posted inInsight Polk
Free Tax Program Helps Polk County Residents Save Hundreds on Filing
United Way of Central Florida expands its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, increasing daily appointments by 166%.
Posted inEnvironment
Proposals for Massive Data Centers Are Popping Up Across Florida. Are Local Governments Prepared?
These facilities use excessive amounts of electricity and water. Development plans are being discussed in Polk, Palm Beach, Martin, and Citrus counties.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Kathleen Residents Object to New Government Center
A Kathleen community meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, made it clear that residents feel deceived, disrespected, and disregarded by Polk County government.
Posted inInsight Polk
Inside Insight Polk: Challenges and Solutions Shaping Lives in Polk County
Community-informed reporting that connects data, resources and lived experience.
Posted inRecreation
Plans for Daughtery Road Park Move Forward, Targeting 2027 Completion
The 12-acre sports complex on the Northside will feature turf fields and LED lighting as demand for recreation space grows.