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Polk County, Florida
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Founded8 February 1861
SeatBartow
Total Area5205.9 sq km (2010 sq mi)
Land Area4853.7 sq km (1874 sq mi)
Water Area352.2 sq km (136 sq mi)
Population Total561606 (2006 Est.)
Webwww.polk-county.net
Polk County is a county located in the U.S. in Florida. As of 2000, the population was 483,924. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimates the county population to be 561,606. The county seat is Bartow. Its largest city is Lakeland. The center of population of Florida is located in the city of Lake Wales.
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Reston chiropractor charged with dealing steroids - Fairfaxtimes.com Tweet this news

Fairfaxtimes.com--Douglas Owen Nagel, 50, of the 12000 block of Edgemere Circle in Reston was arrested by detectives from the -Polk County- Sheriff's Tactical Drug Unit, ...
Date : Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:18:58 GMT+00:00

Florida Cabinet OKs land deal to bring Legoland to Florida - News Chief Tweet this news

News Chief--The new park is slated to open in 2011, bringing with it an estimated 1000 new jobs to -Polk County- with a $300 million projected investment over the next ...
Date : Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:00:06 GMT+00:00

February Home Sales Gain - The Ledger Tweet this news

The Ledger--A total 323 existing homes were sold in -Polk County- last month, up from 285 the year before and 287 in January, according to My -Florida- ...
Date : Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:23:10 GMT+00:00

Red Cross Will Offer Class To Teach First Aid for Pets - The Ledger Tweet this news

The Ledger--The -Polk County- Chapter of the American Red Cross will be giving a Pet First Aid class from 9 am to 6 pm Saturday. Learn how to treat your pet's ailments ...
Date : Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:12:38 GMT+00:00

2 walk away from small plane crash in central Fla. - MiamiHerald.com Tweet this news

MiamiHerald.com---...- Municipal Airport at about 11 am Monday. A flight instructor and a student suffered only minor injuries. Winter Haven is east of Lakeland in -Polk County-.---
Date : Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:30:37 GMT+00:00

Polk County to benefit from five Community Education Grants - News Chief Tweet this news

News Chief---...- and at Health Chic House, 12 N. Fifth St. The -Polk County- Extension office received a $4600 grant to educate homeowners on -Florida--Friendly Landscaping. ...
Date : Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:15:42 GMT+00:00

Weekend Boost From Nelson - The Ledger (blog) Tweet this news

The Ledger (blog)--Bill Nelson made a weekend trip to Lakeland campaigning for -Polk County- Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards in her run for the 12th Congressional District ...
Date : Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:57:48 GMT+00:00

Polk Gets 4 Water Education Grants - The Ledger Tweet this news

The Ledger--LAKELAND | Four -Polk County- projects expected to reach up to 104000 people have been awarded Community Education Grants from the Southwest ...
Date : Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:29:04 GMT+00:00

Speech Crucial for Dockery's Campaign - The Ledger Tweet this news

The Ledger--Paula Dockery, R-Lakeland, will deliver the keynote address at the -Polk County- Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner at Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland on ...
Date : Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:10:35 GMT+00:00

Knowledge of FCATs' Tactics Gives Students an Edge - The Ledger Tweet this news

The Ledger--With this year's FCATs, which ended Friday, 10th-graders and their teachers in the -Polk County- School District faced increased pressure to increase scores. ...
Date : Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:56:15 GMT+00:00


Year Republican Democratic Other
2008 52.5% 46.3% 0.6%
2004 58.6% 40.8% 0.6%
2000 53.6% 44.6% 1.8%
1996 45.3% 44.4% 10.3%
1992 45.2% 35.3% 19.5%
1988 66.4% 33.0% 0.6%



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