Babson Park

A census designat in Polk County, Florida.

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News around Polk County

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WMNF 88.5 August 17

Appeals court approves the use of radioactive waste in a road paving test in Polk County.

The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its approval of phosphogypsum as a road paving material.

Government & Civic

That's So Tampa August 7

The huge, 2nd annual Cajun Creole Fest is coming to Lakeland this August

Saturday Shoppes has long been one of the best festival hosts in Tampa Bay, and their next celebration is bringing something wildly flavorful to the area. The 2nd annual Cajun […]

Events

Osprey Observer August 3

Florida Poly Athletics Scores Auburndale Partnership

Florida Polytechnic University and the City of Auburndale are partnering to provide home venues for the university’s newly launched athletics program. Florida Poly will now host practices, home games and special events for several sports at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, Auburndale…

Local Sports

WMNF 88.5 August 3

More people are now eligible for Polk County’s health care plan

Income eligibility has gone up from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level, potentially opening the door for nearly 19,000 more people.

Government & Civic

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay July 30

For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale

Bannon Island, a storied pioneer island in the middle of Polk County’s Lake Marion, is now on the market for the first time in over a hundred years. Located at 7950 Bannon Fish Camp Rd. in southeast Haines City, the 20-acre island’s first known resident was Echo Emathla Chipco,…

Real Estate & Development

WMNF 88.5 July 23

The Scoop: Thurs. July 23, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

City leaders are weighing a temporary pause on new large-scale development projects to review potential effects on community planning.

Government & Civic

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Babson Park by the numbers

Households & income

Median age: 32.7
Persons per household: 2.3
Median household income: $48,177
Median house value: $211,100

2020–2024 ACS

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