WELCOME TO POLK COUNTY

Polk County is in a unique and enviable position – 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. Polk is the connecting force between people, places and potential…the crossroads of opportunity. Visit Polk County, Florida. It is truly a great place to visit and live.

NEWS

Portion of Country Club Road South to Close Dec. 8

Bartow, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2025) – A portion of Country Club Road South will be closed at 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 for roadway reconstruction…

East Derby Avenue to Remain Closed Until Dec. 30

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2025) – East Derby Avenue will remain closed until Tuesday, Dec. 30. All lanes on East Derby Avenue will be closed…

Polk County Board of County Commission Agenda Review / Work Session Dec. 1

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2025) — The Board of County Commissioners will have its Agenda Review and Work Session at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec.…

Public Meeting Notice For Daughtery Road Park Phase One

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2025) – Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff will host a public meeting to show the plans for the Daughtery…

Polk County Officials Enact Burn Ban

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2025) — As Polk County experiences unseasonably dry weather conditions due to a prolonged lack of rainfall throughout the summer and…

West Highlands Street Roadway Closure Scheduled Nov. 24

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2025) – A portion of West Highlands Street closed at 9 a.m. on Nov. 24 for City of Lakeland utility pipe replacements/utility…

South Eastside Drive Closure Extended to Dec. 9

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2025) – The South Eastside Drive road closure has been extended until Tuesday, Dec. 9. All lanes on South Eastside Drive between…

Saddle Creek Gun Range 2025 Holiday Closure Notice

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2025) – The gun range at Saddle Creek Park, located at 3716 Morgan Combee Road in Lakeland, will be closed on…

Polk County Solid Waste Thanksgiving Day 2025 Schedule

Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2025) – In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no curbside residential collection for customers in unincorporated Polk County…

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Fire Prevention Week

This week marks the 100th annual Fire Prevention Week in the U.S. The nationally observed week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire, which happened Oct. 8-10,…

Solving Family Mysteries at the Polk County History Center

Uncover Your Family Roots at the Polk County History Center October is Family History Month. However, the Polk County History Center’s Historical and Genealogical Library works…

Producing Safe Water for Polk County

Sept. 18 is World Water Monitoring Day, but for Polk County Utilities, every day is a water monitoring day. Operators test samples from multiple points…

Understanding Polk County Government’s Mosquito Control Services

Some of the features that make Polk County an incredible place to live— beautiful lakes, vast wetlands and a warm climate— are the same that…

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,…

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