Polk County utility challenges Tampa Bay Water’s pumping rights to Alafia River

On Oct. 14, the Polk utility challenged the decision, arguing it was not in the public’s best interest to allow Tampa Bay ...

Polk battles neighbor over water from Alafia River, says future supply depends on source

The Polk Regional Water Cooperative has filed a petition challenging a permit given to Tampa Bay Water for increased ...

Tampa Bay and Polk water agencies clash over Alafia River

Two water agencies are battling over access to a key source they claim is instrumental to support the region’s rapid ...
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Reading man charged with murder, abuse of corpse in case of body found along River Road

READING, Pa. - The investigation of a body found along River Road resulted in homicide charges for one Reading man. 61-year-old Jose Rodriguez is charged with first degree murder, abuse of corpse and ...
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Polk agency challenges decision allowing Tampa Bay area to pull more water from Alafia River

Areas of Central and Southwest Florida have long grappled with water-supply issues as populations and water demands have ...