WELCOME TO POLK COUNTY

Polk County is in a unique and enviable position – literally – that no other county in Florida can claim. Polk is the fastest growing county in the state. Why? We’re the connecting force between people, places and potential…the crossroads of opportunity. Located between the Orlando and Tampa metro regions along the I-4 corridor, Polk is a blend of rapidly urbanizing growing communities in the northern section. Yet south of State Road 60, which crosses through the midsection of the county, you will find miles of rural ranch and scrub land, left unscathed by development. In Polk, you will find the ideal combination of access, affordability and untapped opportunity for visitors, residents and prospective businesses. Visit Polk County, Florida. It is truly a great place to visit and live.

NEWS

Hurricane-Related Debris Final Pick-Up May 14 for Unincorporated Polk Residents

Bartow, Fla. (May 9, 2025) – May 14 is the last day for pick-up of any hurricane-related debris for unincorporated Polk County residents. County residents…

Polk County Celebrates Opening of Constructed Wetlands Leachate Treatment System at North Central Landfill

Bartow, Fla. – Polk County officials and project partners gathered on Wednesday, May 7, for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Constructed Wetlands Leachate Treatment System…

CSXT to Close Three Lake Wales Rail Crossings Sites for Repair

Bartow, Fla. (May 6, 2025) – In May, CSX Transportation (CSXT) will close three rail crossings in Lake Wales for repairs. Scheduled crossing closures and…

Polk County Kicks Off Mental Health Month by Providing Resources to the Community

Bartow, Fla. (May 2, 2025) — Polk County’s Health and Human Services Division partnered with Polk Vision to host the second annual Conversations in Behavioral…

BoCC Agenda Review May 2

Bartow, Fla. (April 30, 2025) — The Board of County Commissioners will have its Agenda Review and Work Session on Friday, May 2, 2025, at…

Oversight Committee Plans for Future of Healthcare Access in Polk County

Bartow, Fla. (April 28, 2025) – The Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee (COC) met on Friday, April 25, for its annual retreat. The COC monitors the…

CSXT Closing State Road 37 for Track Repairs in Bradley Junction

Bartow, Fla. (April 18, 2025) – CSX Transportation (CSXT) will close State Road 37 for railway repair between Railroad Avenue and Doc Durrance Road in…

Lake Rosalie Park Campground Closed

Lake Rosalie Park Campground, located at 2925 Rosalie Lake Road in Lake Wales, will be closed for overnight camping until further notice. The county boat ramp…

Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee April 23 Meeting Canceled

Bartow, Fla. (April 17, 2025) — The Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Advisory Committee Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 1 p.m.…

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WHAT'S NEW

Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk

As Polk County embarks on recovering from Hurricane Milton, Polk County Emergency Management is working to connect residents to resources. Below you will find the…

Preservation’s Place in Florida’s Fastest Growing County

Polk County is very fortunate to be home to so many historic attractions and monuments, from the beautiful Bok Tower Gardens to several historic districts…

Save Money on Your Water Bill by Saving Water on Your Lawn

If your New Year’s resolution is to save money and lower your water bill, your lawn might be a great place to start. In Polk…

Community Kindness and Renewed Hope After the Ashes

Betty Frey, 85, faced a devastating loss on Jan. 15, 2024, when a fire in Polk County consumed almost everything she owned, including her beloved…

Where to Celebrate Holiday Events In Polk County, Florida

Looking for festive fun events this holiday season? Polk County has you covered! Whether you’re a long-time resident or visiting Polk for the first time,…

Polk Resident Traces Genealogy Back to Nobel Prize Winner

Marilyn Tucker’s journey into learning about her family history began in the 1990s when she received a message from a distant relative whom she had…

Florida’s Water Dilemma Impacts Polk County Utilities Rates

Water Conservation in Polk County Polk County Utilities Division (PCU) has been a leader in water conservation. Conserving water is important to Polk County for…

Polk County Solid Waste Division’s New “Green” Projects

The Polk County Solid Waste Division will be implementing two new “Green” projects focused on sustainability and renewable energy. The Solid Waste Division is doing…