WELCOME TO POLK COUNTY

Polk County is in a unique and enviable position – literally – that no other county in Florida can claim. Polk is the fastest growing county in the state. Why? We’re the connecting force between people, places and potential…the crossroads of opportunity. 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. Visit Polk County, Florida. It is truly a great place to visit and live.

NEWS

Polk County Campgrounds Adding Online Reservation System

Bartow, Fla. (March 28, 2025) – Campgrounds operated by Polk County Parks and Recreation will start accepting online reservations and payments on March 28. This…

BoCC Agenda Review March 28

Bartow, Fla. (March 26, 2025) — The Board of County Commissioners will have its Agenda Review and Work Session on Friday, March. 28, 2025, at…

Boil Water Notice Discontinued for South Lakeland Homes

Bartow, Fla. (March 18, 2025) — Polk County Utilities is discontinuing the Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on March 15 for customers located on Broken…

Sixty South Lakeland Homes Under Precautionary Boil Water Notice

Bartow, Fla. (March 15, 2025) – Polk County Utilities is issuing a Department of Health required Precautionary Boil Water Notice due to loss of water…

Agenda Review / Work Session Briefing

BARTOW, Fla. (March 13, 2025) – Agenda Review/Work Session Briefing 9 a.m. on Friday, March 14 in the Board Conference Room (Room #407) Agenda I. …

Port Hatchineha Campground Closed for Repairs

Bartow, Fla. (March 7, 2025) – The Port Hatchineha Campground, located at 15050 Lake Hatchineha Road in Haines City, is closed for emergency repairs and…

Festival of Writing Exhibit Displayed in Polk County Administration Building Through March

Bartow, Fla. (March 7, 2025) – Beginning Monday, March 10, residents and visitors can view the Festival of Writing exhibit in the main lobby of…

Polk County Board Retreat Agenda March 6

Bartow, Fla. (March 6, 2025) — The Board of County Commissioners will have its annual Board Retreat from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday,…

Polk County Board of Commissioners Appoint Shawn Smith as New Fire Rescue Chief

Bartow, Fla. (March 4, 2025) – The Polk County Board of Commissioners appointed Shawn Smith as the new Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Tuesday, March…

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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,…

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…

Polk Resident Traces Genealogy Back to Nobel Prize Winner

Marilyn Tucker’s journey into learning about her family history began in the 1990s when she received a message from a distant relative whom she had…

Florida’s Water Dilemma Impacts Polk County Utilities Rates

Water Conservation in Polk County Polk County Utilities Division (PCU) has been a leader in water conservation. Conserving water is important to Polk County for…

Polk County Solid Waste Division’s New “Green” Projects

The Polk County Solid Waste Division will be implementing two new “Green” projects focused on sustainability and renewable energy. The Solid Waste Division is doing…