Bartow, Fla. (October 23, 2018) —Polk County Fire Rescue’s (PCFR) entire executive staff has achieved international credentialing by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC), making it the first metro-sized agency in the United States to obtain this achievement.

As defined by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a metro-sized fire...

Bartow, Fla. (October 19, 2018) —  Polk County Utilities and Roads & Drainage Divisions have closed both westbound lanes of CR 54, Ronald Regan Boulevard in northeast Polk County, to repair a broken water main. The two eastbound lanes will be made one lane in each direction while repairs are underway. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution in this area while workers are...

Bartow, Fla. (October 18, 2018) — The Lakeland Area of Mass Transit District (LAMTD) has scheduled a Special Called Meeting on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. to be held at Lakeland City Hall, 228 S. Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland.

More than one county commissioner may be attending this meeting.

Bartow, Fla. (October 17, 2018) Friday, November 2, 2018 - 11:00 a.m. - The First Selection Committee Meeting for RFP 18-1030, SCADA Control Design, Integration, Assembly & Installation Services will be held in Room 407 at the Polk County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street, Bartow, FL.