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

A Portion of Chestnut Road in Lakeland Scheduled to Close Jan. 20

Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2026) – A portion of Chestnut Road is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20 for drainage improvements. Chestnut…

Rockridge Road Closure Scheduled Jan. 23

Rockridge Road will close to through traffic at U.S. Highway 98 in North Lakeland at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. The roadway closure is…

Polk County Board of County Commission Agenda Review Jan. 16

Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2026) — The Board of County Commissioners will have its Agenda Review and Work Session at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan.…

Polk County Government Offices Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2026) – In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, all Polk County Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan.…

Bone Valley ATV Park to Close for The Hunt for Sasquatch

Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2026) – Bone Valley ATV Park, located at 10427 County Road 630 West in Mulberry, will close on the morning of Saturday,…

West Highland Street Roadway Closure Extended to Jan. 16

Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2026) – The West Highland Street closure, originally expected to reopen today, will remain closed for an additional three days. All lanes…

Circle B Bar Reserve to Close for Water, Wings and Wild Things Event in January 2026

Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2026) – Circle B Bar Reserve and Polk’s Nature Discovery Center, located at 4399 Winter Lake Road in Lakeland, will be closed to the…

Hamilton Road Roadway Closure Scheduled Jan. 13

Hamilton Road Roadway Closure Scheduled Jan. 13 Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2026) – Hamilton Road will be closed at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for…

Polk County Seeks District 4 Resident to Serve on Industrial Development Authority

Bartow, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2026) — Polk County is seeking a resident who currently resides in Polk County Commission District 4 to serve as a…

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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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