Lakeland

UF IFAS Extension Polk County Hosting Nature Sketching Course

Bartow

Polk County High School Football Week 11 Preview 

Events

Lakeland Harley-Davidson to Host Family-Friendly Trike or Treat Event on Halloween

Lakeland

Lights Out, Game Over: Vikings and Stallions Settle for a 28-28 Tie 

Lake Wales

Downtown Lake Wales to Receive New Landscaping and Pedestrian Improvements; Additional Parking Spaces Coming

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Community Events: This Weekend in Polk County (Nov. 13–15, 2026)

High School Sports

Lake Wales puts eight-game win streak on the line against New Smyrna Beach

Community

Rockin’ on the Chain Founder John Straughn Announces Retirement and Leadership Transition

Auburndale

This Weekend in Auburndale: Events for Nov. 13–15, 2026

Florida & National

Florida Rolls Out Newly Designed Driver Licenses Beginning Wednesday

Florida & National

Polk County’s Bobby Williams Puts Faith and Service at the Heart of His Grassroots Governor’s Campaign 

Florida & National

County Commissioner Treks Critical Corridor

Polk County Sheriff's Office

PCSO Seeking Substitute School Crossing Guards in Lakeland Area

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Class Scheduled for November 7

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk Sex Offender Compliance Initiative Results In 25 Arrests Before Halloween

Polk County

11 human trafficking victims identified and offered services 31 child sexual predators arrested Two suspects charged with human trafficking