Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest fire burned more than 400 acres near State Road 60 in the River Ranch area. A burn ban is currently in place for Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Burning of yard debris is always prohibited in Pinellas County. | Spectrum Bay News 9

This week on Inside Polk: ✔ Polk County History Center Festival of Writing Exhibit is Open ✔ Envision the Future of Polk County Transportation ✔ Polk County Parks and Recreation Improves Two County Parks ✔ Polk Utilities Offers Sprinkler System Check-Ups ▶️ For more Polk County news, follow us on social and subscribe to our YouTube channel. youtube.com/user/polkcountyfl/ #InsidePolk #PolkCountyFL #polkcountynews | Polk County Government Florida

Polk County Police Department- Georgia Chief just confirmed one of her detectives found a body today along Morgan Valley Road. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, PCPD and Coroner are investigating the circumstances surrounding the person’s death. As of right now, the PCPD is not publicly identifying the person. 🙏 | Cody Alcorn

JUSTICE FOR ALL: Polk County native Jordan “J.J.” Corbett, a 103-year-old U.S. Army veteran, reminisces life in his hometown of Pierce during segregation. Born in 1923, he said he's seen a lot over the years. Read more: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/02/03/black-history-legacy-100-years | Spectrum Bay News 9