Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
The increased fee only applies to volunteers whose activities involve contact with students out of sight of a district staff ...
'Surprised and shocked': Polk County issues 6,250 citations for passing stopped school buses
Polk County Public Schools signed a contract last year with Verra Mobility Corp. to install cameras on its approximately 500 ...
Another cold front coming to Florida, but freezing temps? What to expect in Polk County
A few strong thunderstorms along the Panhandle and Big Bend are possible and may bring lightning, gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph ...
School absences from sickness soar in Polk County as vaccination rates keep falling
Polk County health officials say they've seen a "significant increase" in schools with at least 10% of their student body ...
Polk County closes all schools to deep clean after ‘excessive’ norovirus, flu absences
A North Georgia school district closed its buildings Friday to take preventative measures because of the flu and norovirus.
Doctors concerned about drop in childhood vaccination rates in Polk County and across Florida
Polk County’s level of immunization for kindergartners dropped from 96.3% in 2021 to 93.2% in 2023, still above the statewide ...
When is Groundhog Day? Here's when you can visit Polk County Paula and see her prediction.
But soon, on Groundhog Day, we'll find out if Punxsutawney Phil will agree. Here is everything you need to know about the ...
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Guns, drugs found in vehicle following chase in Polk County: FHP
A chase through Polk County ended with two people in handcuffs after troopers said they found guns, drugs and cash in a ...
US 59 southbound lanes to close in Polk County
Lanes on US 59 in Polk County are set to experience delays Friday and closures on Saturday. According to the Texas Department ...
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Polk County Schools moving to virtual learning Friday over flu and norovirus spike
The Georgia school district says that more than 10% of students at each of its schools is sick from the flu or norovirus.
Trial for teen accused of murdering his mother in Polk County continues
Collin Griffith is accused of murdering his 39-year-old mother Catherine Griffith back in 2024. Former Black Hawk helicopter ...
22 schools in Polk County have 10% or more kids absent due to illnesses
The Polk County Health Department is reporting that 22 schools in Polk County have 10% or more of their students absent due to illnesses. On Wednesday Johnston Community ...