1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (273+ words) Polk County officials met today with representatives of the Polk County Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3531 to discuss amendments to the current collective bargaining agreement, including terms to introduce a fourth shift, tentatively effective Oct. 1, 2027. The traditional firefighter schedule includes three shifts…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (209+ words) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire to work as substitute school crossing guards for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Substitute school crossing guards are needed in the Four Corners area (Davenport)....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (74+ words) The following is from Polk County Public Schools: PCPS has a critical need for bus drivers as we prepare for the 2026-27 school year. We’re also hiring bus attendants and a limited number of van drivers. For details on how to…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (390+ words) AUBURNDALE – He remembers so often sitting – at his mother’s request – in her kitchen with smells that made his mouth water from the dishes she created. During those visits, he quickly learned that to have a successful recipe, the right ingredients…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (517+ words) Community members making a difference — one life at a time. Through hard work, dedication, and a mission rooted in saving lives, Melanie Brown Culpepper Beilke and Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation continue to impact Polk County in a powerful way. This week,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (964+ words) For ten years, Calvin and Hobbes captured the imagination of newspaper readers with its mix of childhood wonder and sharp insight into the thought processes of young children. One classic strip does an excellent job of revealing the inner workings…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (295+ words) Press Release From Polk State College Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee convened its finalmeeting on Tuesday, May 12, and announced the selection of Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as therecommended finalist to serve as Polk State College’s sixth president....

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (350+ words) Students at Jesse Keen Elementary in Polk County got a surprise dose of Disney magic this week as Goofy and the Goof Troop visited campus for a special preview of Walt Disney World’s upcoming “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” celebration, part of…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (232+ words) DAVENPORT – More than 100 people recently attended the first ever Family Wealth Summit presented by Halls Academy at Ridge Community High School. The event was designed to focus on empowering families through financial education. The event also gave back to community…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (391+ words) HAINES CITY – Sharon Gardner was known for the kindness she extended to everyone, from her students to strangers on the street. So, it was only natural that in 1962, she brought together a small group of women with a shared desire…...