Bartow, Florida -- The Polk County Clerk of Courts has launched a Facebook page in efforts to better connect with Polk residents and to provide quality customer support.

The new site can be viewed at www.Facebook.com/PolkCountyClerk.

The Clerk's Facebook page provides visitors with answers to commonly asked questions about traffic tickets, passports and marriage licenses.

Bartow, Florida -- Three commissioners were sworn-in Tuesday to serve terms as elected officials on the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. 

District 1 Commissioner George Lindsey was sworn in to office by County Attorney Michael Craig. State Attorney Jerry Hill administered the oath of office for District 5 Commissioner John Hall. And, Judge Keith Spoto administered the oath of office for District 3 Commissioner Edwin Smith, who was re-elected for a second term.

The commissioners serve four-year terms. 

Lakeland, Florida-- Politically savvy in Polk County? Maybe you aren't quite savvy, but you have an interest in public affairs and would like to learn more on the subjects?

If that's the case, the Tiger Bay Club of Polk County may interest you!

Their next meeting is scheduled for August 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Peace River Country Club, 150 S. Idlewood Ave. in Bartow.