Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
The increased fee only applies to volunteers whose activities involve contact with students out of sight of a district staff ...
Polk County closes all schools to deep clean after ‘excessive’ norovirus, flu absences
The district said the closure will also allow for additional recovery time for those who are affected by these viruses.
Polk School Board approves moving forward with proposal for high school in Poinciana
The proposal from Fortress Secured LLC set a total project cost of $182.2 million and a construction timeline of 22 months ...
Modern art: Renovation brings 47-year-old building at Polk State College into 21st century
The Florida Legislature allocated $16.2 million in 2021 for the renovation of Polk State's Winter Haven Fine Arts Building, ...
US 59 southbound lanes to close in Polk County
Lanes on US 59 in Polk County are set to experience delays Friday and closures on Saturday. According to the Texas Department ...
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Polk County Schools moving to virtual learning Friday over flu and norovirus spike
The Georgia school district says that more than 10% of students at each of its schools is sick from the flu or norovirus.
Trial for teen accused of murdering his mother in Polk County continues
Collin Griffith is accused of murdering his 39-year-old mother Catherine Griffith back in 2024. Former Black Hawk helicopter ...
Driver was moving ex’s body when he crashed car, Oregon cops say. Now, he’s arrested
A man was moving his ex’s body when he crashed and rolled his car in Oregon, authorities said. Deputies with the Polk County ...
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Georgia school district closes all schools due to flu, norovirus outbreak
The district says it currently has nearly 800 students and more than 60 staff members with reported illnesses.
22 schools in Polk County have 10% or more kids absent due to illnesses
The Polk County Health Department is reporting that 22 schools in Polk County have 10% or more of their students absent due to illnesses. On Wednesday Johnston Community ...
Police: Gun found with Des Moines high school student
Des Moines police were called to Des Moines Public Schools' Central Campus shortly after 1 p.m. Friday for a report of a ...
Salem man faces murder charge after girlfriend found shot, killed in rollover crash
A Salem man was arrested for murder on Thursday after a rollover crash in Polk County led deputies to find a dead body in the car, according to the Salem Police Department.