# polk (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover polk. Page: Feed: --- ## [Polk County’s lowest premium gas price recorded at $4.36 for week ending Aug. 15](https://polktimes.com/polk-county-lowest-premium-gas-price-recorded-at-4-36-for-week-ending-aug-15) _2026-08-22 · H. S. Baer · Polk Times_ The cheapest reported price for a gallon of premium gas in Polk County came in at $4.36 during the week ending Aug. 15. Read more… ## [Walmart grounds crew helps save 2 women after car crashes into North Port creek: NPFR](https://www.fox13news.com/news/walmart-crew-save-women-car-crash-north-port) _2026-08-22 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Take a look at the grass lawn on the side of the Walmart parking lot on Tamiami Trail in North Port, and it seems normal, but take a step closer, and you will see a broken tail light, a damaged fence and cut down trees. ## [Bartow ties for 99th in Florida for July scam reports](https://polktimes.com/bartow-ties-for-99th-in-florida-for-july-scam-reports) _2026-08-22 · S. G. Byrd · Polk Times_ Bartow reported three scam reports in July 2026, one of 27 cities tied for 99th among 237 Florida cities with at least one BBB Scam Tracker report, the Better Business Bureau said. Read more… ## [Oldsmar mother celebrates PCOS name change, doctors explain what it means for women](https://www.fox13news.com/news/oldsmar-mother-celebrates-pcos-name-change-doctors-explain-what-means-women) _2026-08-22 · Briona.Arradondo@fox.com (Briona Arradondo) · Latest News | FOX 13_ An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. ## [Who are the ex-high school stars from Polk County area competing on Sunday, Aug. 23?](https://polktimes.com/who-are-the-ex-high-school-stars-from-polk-county-area-competing-on-sunday-aug-23) _2026-08-22 · R. G. Zeigler · Polk Times_ These former Polk County area high school standouts will be active on Sunday, Aug. 23. Read more… ## [Crucial agreement made in Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in Tampa, votes next week](https://www.fox13news.com/news/crucial-agreement-made-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-deal-tampa-vote-next-week) _2026-08-21 · Aaron.Mesmer@fox.com (Aaron Mesmer) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The Tampa Bay Rays, the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College. ## [Pleas for safety improvements after fatal crash claims life of volunteer chaplain](https://www.fox13news.com/news/pleas-safety-improvements-after-fatal-crash-claims-life-volunteer-chaplain) _2026-08-21 · Carla.Bayron@fox.com (Carla Bayron) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain died Wednesday morning after deputies say a dump truck driver ran a red light and struck his vehicle at an Eagle Lake intersection. ## [Lightning sparked Wesley Chapel apartment fire that displaced 200: PCFR](https://www.fox13news.com/news/wesely-chapel-apartment-deemed-total-loss-following-fire-displaced-200-residents) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A lightning strike sparked a three-alarm fire that destroyed an apartment building at Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel on Thursday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of dozens of units and displacing about 200 residents, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. ## [BayCare surgeons perform region's first robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy](https://www.fox13news.com/news/baycare-surgeons-perform-regions-first-robotic-nipple-sparing-mastectomy) _2026-08-21 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Surgeons at BayCare Medical Group have performed West Central Florida’s first robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, offering patients a minimally invasive surgical option that combines tissue removal and reconstruction into a single procedure. ## [Venice Theatre continues rebuilding 3 years after Hurricane Ian with sights set on opening in February](https://www.fox13news.com/news/venice-theatre-continues-rebuilding-3-years-after-hurricane-ian-sights-set-opening-february) _2026-08-21 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Venice Theatre is drawing closer to its planned February opening as construction workers rebuild the venue following severe damage from Hurricane Ian 3 years ago. ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iZE4gfFGPiCd) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Ringling College’s theme park design competition offers $20K scholarship](https://www.fox13news.com/news/ringling-colleges-theme-park-design-competition-offers-20k-scholarship) _2026-08-21 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Ringling College of Art and Design is inviting high school juniors and seniors nationwide to step into another world by designing an original parade float. ## [Polk County sees lowest price for midgrade gas at $3.97 in week ending Aug. 15](https://polktimes.com/polk-county-sees-lowest-price-for-midgrade-gas-at-3-97-in-week-ending-aug-15) _2026-08-21 · H. S. Baer · Polk Times_ In Polk County, the week’s lowest midgrade gas price was $3.97 per gallon as of the week ending Aug. 15. Read more… ## [Auburndale man accused of shooting at woman, child during dispute: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/auburndale-man-accused-shooting-woman-child-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Auburndale police arrested a man after they said he fired two shots at his girlfriend and her young child during a domestic dispute Thursday. ## [2 arrested after $1.5M scam of Treasure Island resident's jewelry, precious metals: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/arrest-scam-treasure-island-jewelry-precious-metals-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident. ## [3 children unharmed after man and woman killed in Tampa shooting: TPD](https://www.fox13news.com/news/3-children-unharmed-after-man-woman-killed-tampa-shooting-tpd) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Tampa police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man and a woman dead inside a home early Friday morning. ## [Polk, Landrum residents eligible for free weekend passes to Tryon International Film Festival](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/polk-landrum-residents-eligible-for-free-weekend-passes-to-tryon-international-film-festival/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reports · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ Annual event kicks off October 8 TRYON—Residents of Polk County and Landrum can attend this year’s Tryon International Film Festival for free through a program funded by the Mary F. \[…\] ## [Columbus council addresses wastewater, sewer regulations](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/columbus-council-addresses-wastewater-sewer-regulations/) _2026-08-21 · Storme Smith · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ COLUMBUS—On August 20, the Columbus Town Council met at Town Hall for its regular meeting, where members addressed wastewater infrastructure, employee policies and several town ordinances. The council approved Resolution \[…\] ## [Thunderstorms knock out power for more than 1,400 in Polk County](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/thunderstorms-knock-out-power-for-more-than-1400-in-polk-county/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reports · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ POLK COUNTY—Severe thunderstorms that moved through Polk County Thursday evening and continued into early Friday morning left more than 1,400 customers without power. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm \[…\] ## [‘Miss Arlene’ to premiere in Spartanburg after filming in Tryon](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/miss-arlene-to-premiere-in-spartanburg-after-filming-in-tryon/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reports · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ Short film features Tryon-shot production and Upstate cast and crew SPARTANBURG—A short film shot in Tryon and featuring local and Upstate talent will make its world premiere on Tuesday, \[…\] ## [Publix ditches longtime checkout lane rule in major change for shoppers](https://www.fox13news.com/news/publix-ditches-longtime-checkout-lane-rule-major-change-shoppers) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 13_ Publix shoppers may notice a change the next time they head for the express checkout lane. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QDITbuOJxR5r) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Tryon Little Theater announces auditions for ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/tryon-little-theater-announces-auditions-for-twelve-angry-jurors/) _2026-08-21 · Submitted article · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ TRYON—Tryon Little Theater will hold auditions for its November production of Twelve Angry Jurors, directed by Gerard Prendergast. Auditions will be held Sunday, August 30, at 3 p.m. and Monday, \[…\] ## [VOLLEYBALL: Wolverines storm back for five-set win over R-S Central](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/volleyball-wolverines-storm-back-for-five-set-win-over-r-s-central/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reports · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ Polk County had plenty of work to do Thursday after dropping the first two sets against R-S Central. The Wolverines did all of it. Polk rallied from a two-set deficit, \[…\] ## [SOCCER: Ramirez scores twice as Polk rolls past R-S Central](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/soccer-ramirez-scores-twice-as-polk-rolls-past-r-s-central/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reports · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ Polk County controlled the pace from the outset Thursday, building a three-goal halftime lead on the way to a 4-1 victory at R-S Central. Erik Ramirez scored twice and added \[…\] ## [Modern technology](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/modern-technology-2/) _2026-08-21 · Bonnie Bardos · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ “Perhaps the most important thing we bring to another person is the silence in us, not the sort of silence that is filled with unspoken criticism or hard withdrawal. The \[…\] ## [If it were easy](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/if-it-were-easy/) _2026-08-21 · M.M. Cochran · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ My dad used to say, “If it were easy, everyone would do it.” I grew up on those wise words. He would remind me of them every time I received \[…\] ## [Common sense, right?](https://tryondailybulletin.com/2026/08/21/common-sense-right/) _2026-08-21 · Submitted article · The Tryon Daily Bulletin_ A reader recently wrote in encouraging folks to undertake a postcard campaign encouraging people to vote. She referenced a resource from Activate America that can provide lists of people who \[…\] ## [Tropics remain quiet as disturbance develops near Bermuda](https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-tropics-quiet-disturbance-develops-bermuda) _2026-08-21 · Dave.Osterberg@fox.com (Dave Osterberg) · Latest News | FOX 13_ FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer. ## [Tampa stabbing leaves man hospitalized, 1 arrested: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-stabbing-man-hospitalized-arrest-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. ## [Who are the ex-high school stars from Polk County area competing on Saturday, Aug. 22?](https://polktimes.com/who-are-the-ex-high-school-stars-from-polk-county-area-competing-on-saturday-aug-22) _2026-08-21 · R. G. Zeigler · Polk Times_ These former Polk County area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, Aug. 22. Read more… ## [Samuel Hernandez’s team, the Peoria Chiefs, fall 8-2 to Lansing Lugnuts on Thursday, Aug. 20](https://polktimes.com/samuel-hernandez-team-the-peoria-chiefs-fall-8-2-to-lansing-lugnuts-on-thursday-aug-20) _2026-08-21 · V. D. Saunders · Polk Times_ The Peoria Chiefs fell 8-2 to the Lansing Lugnuts in a MiLB game Thursday, Aug. 20. Read more… ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JKgXktb3cQEP) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Thursday, Aug. 20: Jacob Fox’s Akron RubberDucks beat Harrisburg Senators](https://polktimes.com/thursday-aug-20-jacob-fox-akron-rubberducks-beat-harrisburg-senators) _2026-08-21 · J. L. Lentz · Polk Times_ The Akron RubberDucks beat the Harrisburg Senators 2-1 in a MiLB game Thursday, Aug. 20. Read more… ## [Oxford Exchange owners plan 550-acre wellness retreat near Dade City](https://www.fox13news.com/news/oxford-exchange-owners-plan-550-acre-wellness-retreat-near-dade-city) _2026-08-21 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Blake Casper and his sister Allison Casper Adams, the owners of Caspers Company and Tampa's Oxford Exchange, plan to build a 550-acre wellness retreat called Clay Hill near Dade City. ## [TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-international-airport-replace-54-year-old-air-traffic-control-tower-faa-approved-funding) _2026-08-21 · Briona.Arradondo@fox.com (Briona Arradondo) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration. ## [St. Petersburg cafe: Pay-what-you-can venue opens on Central Avenue](https://www.fox13news.com/news/st-petersburg-cafe-pay-what-you-can-venue-opens-central-avenue) _2026-08-21 · Kailey.Tracy@fox.com (Kailey Tracy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay. ## [Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer](https://www.fox13news.com/news/jennifer-odoms-accused-killers-son-testifies-against-father-before-jury-reaches-verdict) _2026-08-21 · WTVT.Web.Staff@fox.com (WTVT Web Staff) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses. ## [7 violent-category bookings in Polk County for week ending Aug. 16](https://polktimes.com/7-violent-category-bookings-in-polk-county-for-week-ending-aug-16) _2026-08-21 · G. Y. Henry · Polk Times_ Polk County, Florida, recorded 7 bookings in the violent category for the week ending Aug. 16. Read more… ## [USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals](https://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-grad-9yaps-app-students-local-business-deals) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | FOX 13_ A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps. ## [Gas Dash brings fuel delivery straight to Tampa drivers](https://www.fox13news.com/news/gas-dash-brings-fuel-delivery-straight-tampa-drivers) _2026-08-20 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Gas Dash expanded its app-based mobile fuel delivery service into the Tampa area to allow drivers to get gasoline delivered directly to their parked vehicles. ## [8 bookings in Other category recorded in Polk County for week ending Aug. 16](https://polktimes.com/8-bookings-in-other-category-recorded-in-polk-county-for-week-ending-aug-16) _2026-08-20 · S. G. Byrd · Polk Times_ Polk County, Fla., reported 8 bookings in the Other category for the week ending Aug. 16. Read more… ## [Covered St. Pete Pride mural peaks through black paint on Central Avenue](https://www.fox13news.com/news/covered-st-pete-pride-mural-shines-through-black-paint-central-avenue) _2026-08-20 · Kailey.Tracy@fox.com (Kailey Tracy) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal. ## [Massive Wesley Chapel apartment fire leaves about 400 displaced](https://www.fox13news.com/news/firefighters-scene-three-alarm-apartment-fire-pcfr) _2026-08-20 · WTVT.Web.Staff@fox.com (WTVT Web Staff) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Pasco County firefighters are battling a massive three-alarm apartment fire on Jermyn Loop in Wesley Chapel. ## [Polk County Fire Rescue mourns volunteer chaplain killed in crash](https://www.fox13news.com/news/polk-county-fire-rescue-mourns-volunteer-chaplain-killed-crash) _2026-08-20 · Carla.Bayron@fox.com (Carla Bayron) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A beloved Polk County Fire Rescue chaplain died Wednesday morning when a dump truck ran a red light and crashed into his car in Eagle Lake. ## [Bond set for Ex-Sarasota officer accused of misusing Flock cameras hundreds of times](https://www.fox13news.com/news/bond-set-ex-sarasota-officer-accused-misusing-flock-cameras-hundreds-times) _2026-08-20 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A former Sarasota police officer faces criminal charges after authorities said he improperly searched for the same license plate hundreds of times using law enforcement surveillance technology. ## [Largo High School frosts bathroom mirrors to curb tardiness, parents upset](https://www.fox13news.com/news/largo-high-school-frosts-bathroom-mirrors-curb-tardiness-parents-upset) _2026-08-20 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Largo High School frosted mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms this year to reduce student tardiness — and parents aren’t happy. ## [Lake Alfred tied for 165th among Florida cities for scam reports in July](https://polktimes.com/lake-alfred-tied-for-165th-among-florida-cities-for-scam-reports-in-july) _2026-08-20 · R. C. Weaver · Polk Times_ Lake Alfred had one scam report in July 2026 and was one of 73 cities tied for 165th among 237 Florida cities with at least one BBB Scam Tracker report, the Better Business Bureau said. Read more… ## [1 booking in weapons category reported in Polk County for week ending August 16](https://polktimes.com/1-booking-in-weapons-category-reported-in-polk-county-for-week-ending-august-16) _2026-08-20 · R. C. Weaver · Polk Times_ Polk County, Fla., recorded 1 booking in the weapons category for the week ending August 16. Read more… ## [4 property bookings in Polk County for the week ending August 16](https://polktimes.com/4-property-bookings-in-polk-county-for-the-week-ending-august-16) _2026-08-20 · S. G. Byrd · Polk Times_ Polk County, FL, had 4 property bookings for the week ending August 16. Read more… ## [Polk County reports 10 traffic bookings for week ending Aug. 16](https://polktimes.com/polk-county-reports-10-traffic-bookings-for-week-ending-aug-16) _2026-08-20 · G. Y. Henry · Polk Times_ Polk County, Florida, recorded 10 traffic bookings for the week ending Aug. 16. Read more… ## [Inside the Manatee County facility crafting thousands of realistic medical simulators](https://www.fox13news.com/news/inside-manatee-county-facility-crafting-thousands-realistic-medical-simulators) _2026-08-20 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A Manatee County healthcare technology company uses its hyperrealistic medical simulators to train first responders and area students. ## [Week ending Aug. 15: Lowest regular gas in Polk County reaches $3.59](https://polktimes.com/week-ending-aug-15-lowest-regular-gas-in-polk-county-reaches-3-59) _2026-08-20 · H. S. Baer · Polk Times_ The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Polk County during the week ending Aug. 15 was $3.59, according to customer reports to GasBuddy. Read more…