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  BoCC - Polk County Florida - Welcome!
Polk County is strategically located in the center of the Florida peninsula, about equal distance from the east and west coast and half way between the Georgia-Florida border and the Southern tip of the peninsula.
Polk lies on the Interstate-4 corridor, 25 miles east of Tampa and 35 miles southwest of Orlando.
Polk County has no obligation of any kind with respect to such information and is free to reproduce, use, and disclose the information to others without limitation.
www.polk-county.net   (426 words)

  
 Polk County Democrat
Polk County is the number one producer of tangerines and the number two producer of oranges in the United States.
Polk's agriculture sector is a vital part of the economy, a new study presented Wednesday sai.
And while the county has not yet explored that option, commissioners said they would be discussing that possibility later, even going so far as to discuss holding a workshop on the issue.
www.polkcountydemocrat.com /articles/2006/02/28/news/01agribusiness.txt   (588 words)

  
 Fluoride Pollution from the Phosphate Industry in Polk County, Florida
In the seven-year period between 1953 and 1960, the cattle population of Polk County dropped 30,000 head.
The source of this fluoride poisoning was traced to gas and dust emissions spread by wind from the stacks of the many phosphate-processing plants near the grazing lands and citrus groves.
Polk County, Florida, and Powell County, Montana, have a bond of common misery.
www.fluoridealert.org /phosphate/terracide.htm   (860 words)

  
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Polk County's Clerk of Courts has three major responsibilities: Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts; County Recorder; and Clerk, Accountant and Auditor to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, auditor, recorder and custodian of all County funds.
The Clerk is the chief financial officer for the County and serves as the County comptroller and treasurer.
www.polkcountyclerk.net   (478 words)

  
 The Ledger: Lakeland, Polk County, Florida
In Jasper County, Texas, the cost of convicting and seeking the death penalty against three men accused of killing James Byrd Jr., who was dragged to death in 1998, forced a 6.7 percent increase in property taxes over two years to pay for the trial.
The high costs of the trials forced cuts elsewhere in the county budget, such as a freeze on employee raises and a 20 percent reduction in the library budget.
Polk defense lawyer Larry Shearer said Hill's office, today, seems to seek the death penalty less frequently than it did when he first started trying cases here in the 1980s.
www.fadp.org /news/ledger-20031215.htm   (2060 words)

  
 Polk County, Central Florida, environment
Polk County contains the highest ground on the Florida Peninsula, as well as hundreds of square miles of wetlands.
The high ground of the Lake Wales Ridge in eastern Polk County was once a chain of islands.
Polk County is home to more than 550 significant lakes, which provide rich habitat for a wide variety of species.
www.polk-county.com /environment.php   (416 words)

  
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This office of the Emergency Management Division is responsible for ensuring that the addressing in unincorporated Polk County meets national standards in order to enhance the delivery of emergency services.
Polk County rescue units utilize the 800 Megahertz radio system to ensure a quick response to emergencies.
Educating Polk County citizens on issues such as severe weather awareness, disaster preparedness and Emergency 9-1-1 is a priority of the Emergency Management Division.
www.polk-county.net /county_offices/emergency_mgmt/index.aspx   (661 words)

  
 Hurricane Charley help: Polk County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Polk County is one of several Florida counties eligible for help from FEMA, both for businesses and individuals.
Polk County landfills are open and available on an extended-hour basis to assist Polk County residents and municipalities during Hurricane Charley cleanup efforts.
Florida Regional Hospital in Davenport is in need of at least 10 registered nurses to volunteer.
www.tampabaylive.com /weather/charley/polk.shtml   (970 words)

  
 PolkCharter.com - Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
County in much the same way as the United States Constitution is the Constitution for the
Polk County Constitution is a delegation of power from the people of Polk County to their
Not all counties in Florida are “charter counties”.
www.polkcharter.com /intro.shtm   (314 words)

  
 PolkPartners.com
The Polk County Charter Commission is appointed under the authority of the Polk County Charter to consider whether any amendments or revisions need to be proposed to the voters for their approval in the November 2002 general election.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Polk County is the Clerk of the Courts, County Recorder and Clerk and Auditor to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Polk County Historical and Genealogical Library is under the authority of the BOCC and administered by the Community Services Department and Parks and Recreation Division.
www.polkpartners.com   (1463 words)

  
 Polk County Florida Online - Your complete resource to Polk County, Florida
Polk County is the heart of central Florida, and Polk-county.com is your best source for everything you need to know about central Florida and its environs.
This Polk County directory is a service of EPolk.com, Central Florida's premier Web Development firm.
Your Polk County business may be served as a low-cost subdomain of Polk-county.com, or you may choose your own domain name.
www.polk-county.com   (199 words)

  
 Central Florida's Polk County Sports Marketing
Central Florida's Polk County is Florida's Lakes District and the perfect place to drop your lure for world-class fishing.
Polk County All Sports Awards and Hall of Fame set for June 20 at the Lakeland Center's Sikes Hall
The Polk County Sports Hall of Fame exists to recognize all the great athletes that have accomplished so much on the world's sports stage and call Polk County home.
www.centralfloridasports.com   (228 words)

  
 Polk County Florida Golf Course Directory, Golf Packages, Florida Golf Course, Golf Tournaments, Polk County FL Golf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Orange County National's Tooth Short Course was rated one of the "Top 10 Short Courses in America for 2006" by Golf Range Magazine.
The Southern Oaks Golf Club in north-central Florida is a happy, active place where on any given day you might see owner Ron Brooks out on the course, operating a backhoe or one of those big, industrial mowers.
To play this track on a perfect Florida day is to know God and Donald Ross are in heaven, and all is right with the world.
www.polkcountygolf.com   (1424 words)

  
 Welcome to Birds of Polk County, Florida
At 2,000 square miles Polk County, is larger than many American states and is located in interior central Florida between Tampa and Orlando.
Abandoned orange groves are scattered throughout the central part of the County.
The active Polk Phosphate Mines (PPM), clay settling pits and reclaimed areas are in southwestern Polk County.
www.polkcountybirds.com   (189 words)

  
 About the Polk County Republican Party   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Polk County Republican Executive Committee is made up of Precinct Committeemen and Precinct Committeewomen representing the Republicans in their precinct.
In the event no county committeeman or committeewoman is elected or a vacancy occurs, the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of those present at a regular meeting at which a quorum is present.
The County Chairman from Polk County is Eric K. Allen, the State Committeeman is Robert Norman and the State Committeewoman is Linda Ivell.
www.polkrepublican.com /polk_about.html   (457 words)

  
 Sunsational.org Welcome - Central Florida's Polk County, Central Florida, Polk County, Central Florida Vacation, Travel ...
Visit Central Florida’s Lakes Country, where the sun is always shining and the possibilities for vacation fun are endless.
The "grandfather" of Central Florida tourism reopened in 2004, blending its storied past with brand-new, thrilling adventures.
Along with 128 acres of beautiful gardens is a 205-foot marble and coquina carillon tower and, nearby, the historic Pinewood Estate.
www.sunsational.org   (287 words)

  
 Lakeland.Net :: Lakeland and Polk County, Florida News
Several sheriff's deputies in Polk County, Fla., are being credited with saving the life of a 45-year-old man who was attacked by an alligator early Wednesday and was being pulled deeper into a lake, according...
A Florida man remains hospitalized today after losing part of an arm during an alligator attack.
The Haines City-Northeast Polk County Regional Chamber of Commerce will have a Business After Hours and Sunshine Foundation Christmas Gala from 5 to 7 p.m.
www.polk.net /NewsPolk.asp   (301 words)

  
 Polk County, Florida houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Churches in Polk County include: Mount Olive Church, Mount Pisgah Church, Mount Tabor Church, Mount Zion Church, Community Reformed Church of Clearwater, Ardella Church, Freewill Church, Athens Church.
Polk County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Florida state average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 84 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
www.city-data.com /county/Polk_County-FL.html   (552 words)

  
 Polk County, Florida
This page provides links to web pages that should be of interest to Polk County Florida residents.
Use the menu on the left hand side of the page to select the category of the web-site you are searching for.
If you are aware of any Polk County related links that do not appear on this page, please e-mail me (Robert Williams) and I will see about adding them to this page.
www.gate.net /~rwms/polk.html   (213 words)

  
 ADR Database Polk County, Florida
Selection, Qualification, and Training of Neutrals: To receive referrals, mediators must complete 20 hours of training certified by the state supreme court, be of good moral character, and complete a mentorship program (observe 4 county court mediations conducted by certified mediator, and conduct 4 county court mediations under a certified mediator’s observation).
Mediators (20) are not court staff and volunteer their services; staffed by one part-time court administrator and one part-time administrative assistant.
Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators require membership in the Florida Bar for a minimum of 5 years, or a retired judge from any U.S. jurisdiction.
www.ncsconline.org /WC/Publications/ADR/ADRFLPolk.htm   (685 words)

  
 Vasectomy in Polk County Florida
The Polk County Health Department has an excellent Vasectomy Program and may (depending on fund availability* each fiscal year) have Title X (Ten) financial assistance for men who qualify based on income and family size.
Saturday morning vasectomies are performed for Polk County Health Department patients by Dr. Doug Stein every six to eight weeks at the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Lakeland.
* - If Title X funds are no longer available for the current fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) in Polk County, Polk County residents may seek Title X assistance at the Plant City clinic of the Hillsborough County Health Department.
www.vasweb.com /Vasectomy/Polk_CHD.htm   (289 words)

  
 CFDC.org - Welcome!
As the third quarter of 2006 comes to a close, it is readily apparent that the Lakeland industrial market is well on its way to having another good year.
Central Florida's Polk County is the Destination of Champions for the sporting activity that suits you best.
The profile gives a comprehensive overview of demographic and economic trends in Polk County.
www.cfdc.org   (162 words)

  
 Florida Counties - Polk County: Marketing Florida Agriculture
Florida Counties - Polk County: Marketing Florida Agriculture
For general info about agriculture in Polk County, contact:
For info about specific crops grown in Polk County, contact:
www.florida-agriculture.com /assessment_by_county/polk_county.htm   (27 words)

  
 Polk County Sheriff's Office Cybersubstation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Under Florida law, email addresses are public records.
However, please note that all written forms of communication with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, to include telephone logs, are subject to disclosure pursuant to F.S. (This specific disclaimer is required pursuant to F.S. Citizens are encouraged to provide anonymous tips.
In addition, do not leave valuable items such as cell phones, purses and wallets in plain sight when you vehicle is unattended.
www.polksheriff.org   (608 words)

  
 Polk County - Central Florida
Location: Central Florida east of Tampa Bay bordering Sumter, Lake, Osceola, Highlands, Hardee, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties.
History: Polk County was established in 1861 from portions of Brevard and Hillsborough counties and named for James Knox Polk, 11th president of the U.S. Site Matches
Polk County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau
www.floridasmart.com /local/counties/polk/about.htm   (132 words)

  
 Jail Online Inquiry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Any information regarding case dispositions must be obtained from the Polk County Clerk of the Court.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Division of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), is the central repository for criminal history information for the state of Florida.
In addition to maintaining criminal history information, it is our responsibility to provide public access to this information when requested.
www.polksheriff.org /inquiry.html   (288 words)

  
 Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Located at solutionsforyourlife.com and sponsored by UF’s extension service, the site provides consumers and industry professionals with a one-stop source of information on family life, gardening, agriculture, the environment and other topics.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. and M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.
polk.ifas.ufl.edu   (185 words)

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