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Polk County Voters Approve School Funding Measure
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Polk County, Florida, voters approved a school funding measure that will support staffing, safety and educational programs. In Oregon’s Polk County, voters faced a separate five-year levy to fund fairgrounds operations and repairs, with officials warning the site could close if it failed.
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Polk County Superintendent Placed on Leave Amid Investigation
Politics
— Oct 30, 2026
Polk County, Tennessee, school board members voted 7-3 to place Superintendent James Jones on paid administrative leave and appoint Pam Hindman as interim director while the district seeks a permanent leader. The move follows an ongoing state investigation and allegations that Jones misused school property; he has not been found guilty of wrongdoing, and the board plans to negotiate his resignation.
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Polk County Auction Sells 584 Acres for $8.93 Million
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
A three-day auction sold 584 acres of Polk County citrus groves, farmland and Reedy Lake waterfront in 27 parcels for $8.93 million, drawing 290 bids. The land changed hands among multiple buyers, who may continue agricultural operations, hold it as an investment or pursue future development.
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Roadwork planned, underway across five states
Politics
— Oct 17, 2026
Road construction plans and disruptions include a one-mile U.S. 30 realignment and two bridge replacements near Wheatland, Iowa, starting in 2027, alongside extensive weekly lane and ramp closures across Palm Beach County and overnight I-24 resurfacing in Tennessee. In North Carolina’s Polk County, hurricane-damaged U.S. 176 and Green River Cove Road repairs—including prolonged closures and emergency-access constraints—are expected to continue into late 2029.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
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Florida Troopers Corral Emu on Polk Parkway
Florida State Road 570
— Sep 19, 2026
Florida Highway Patrol troopers corralling a loose emu wandering along Polk Parkway in Polk County safely recovered the flightless bird and returned it to its owners, with no injuries or insurance issues reported. Multiple local outlets covered the incident, underscoring a lighthearted wildlife disruption on a major roadway.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Baby Who Was Abandoned in Woods Just After Birth Adopted by Florida Couple
Reporting
— Dec 1, 2023
Angel Grace Lnu has been adopted by a Florida couple less than a year after she was abandoned in the woods after being born. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office shared the happy news on Facebook Thursday. The post stated…
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‘This Is Huge’: 4 Disney Employees Arrested in Human Trafficking Operation
Reporting
— Mar 17, 2022
Four Disney employees have been arrested in a six-day undercover sting by the Polk County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office. Officials said 108 suspects were arrested in what authorities dubbed “Operation March Sadness 2,”…
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‘He’s a Stupid Rapper’: Gang Member Charged with Murder After Police Hear His Latest Song
Reporting
— Mar 4, 2023
A young man has been charged with murder in Florida after police say he shot his alleged victim in the back and later bragged about it in a rap song he recorded. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said 19-year-old La’Darion…
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Georgia Officer Shoots Donkey During Missing-Child Search
Hee Haw
— Aug 30, 2026
A Cedartown Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave as an internal investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a miniature donkey named HeeHaw after officers entered a private pasture around 12:45 a.m. without the owner’s permission; authorities say the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was not involved, and a GoFundMe has been launched to cover the family’s legal costs. The case has drawn significant attention and fundraising, with officials not yet releasing the officer’s identity or explaining why deadly force was used.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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