Hit by storms and disease, Florida’s citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
At some point, this isn’t going to be an orange grove anymore,” Murphy, a third-generation grower, says as he gazes at the ...
Hemp, health, education and phosphate land: Here are the bills Polk County legislators have filed
As leaders in the Florida House and Senate, Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, and Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, have so far ...
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“Raspert” On The Run: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Says Lakeland Swan Thief Arrested Again In South Carolina
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Wednesday the arrest of Jordan Montoya, 27, in South Carolina, ...
Abortion, immigration, taxes and more: Polk County lawmakers hear dozens of pleas ahead of session
An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...
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Suspected Polk County swan thief arrested again in South Carolina: 'He ran into trouble,' Grady Judd says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested ...
Neighbors raise concerns about recycling options after Polk County suspends curbside pickup
Polk County stopped curbside recycling last October, with commissioners citing rising cost and poor efficiency.
SPCA Florida secures grant to help senior dogs stay in their homes
A new grant is helping spread awareness about a mission at SPCA Florida: keeping senior dogs in their homes and out of the animal shelter. On Thursday morning, Stella, a ...
DeSantis grants millions to Winter Haven to expand shipping capabilities in Central Florida
On Monday, March 10, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million to Winter Haven through the Job Growth Grant Fund ...
Hit by storms and disease, Florida citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
Others, like Murphy, are sticking it out, hoping to survive until a bug-free tree or other options arrive to repel the ...