{"id":75989,"date":"2025-02-26T18:59:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T23:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winterhavendaily.com\/?p=75989"},"modified":"2025-02-26T19:03:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T00:03:28","slug":"polk-county-announces-katelyn-hoverkamp-as-new-public-and-media-relations-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winterhavendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/26\/polk-county-announces-katelyn-hoverkamp-as-new-public-and-media-relations-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County Announces Katelyn Hoverkamp as New Public and Media Relations Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Katelyn Hoverkamp has assumed the role of Public and Media Relations Officer for Polk County Government. Hoverkamp will assist in the county\u2019s public information efforts, engage with the media and ensure effective messaging for county residents and stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having previously served as Polk County Fire Rescue\u2019s Public Safety Information Officer and in the City of Winter Haven\u2019s Public Safety Department, Hoverkamp brings more than a decade of public service to her new role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Katelyn into her new role as Public and Media Relations Officer,\u201d said Amber Smith, Polk County Communications Director. \u201cHer experience within the public safety field, paired with her strong understanding of public relations and communications, will be a tremendous asset as we continue to engage with our community and ensure that our messages are clear, timely and impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoverkamp holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida. Her education, combined with hands-on experience in crisis communications makes her a valuable addition to the county\u2019s communications division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe appointment comes at an exciting time for Polk County Communications,\u201d said Smith. \u201cThe division continues working to enhance communication efforts across various platforms and channels. We are excited to have Katelyn serve our team in this capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katelyn Hoverkamp can be reached by email at Katelynhoverkamp@polk-county.net<\/a> or phone (863) 534-6578<\/a> (office) or (863) 232-7357<\/a> (cell).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Katelyn Hoverkamp has assumed the role of Public and Media Relations Officer for Polk County Government. Hoverkamp will assist in the county\u2019s public information efforts, engage with the media and ensure effective messaging for county residents and stakeholders. Having previously served as Polk County Fire Rescue\u2019s Public Safety Information Officer and in the City of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":75988,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1131,60],"class_list":{"0":"post-75989","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-featured","8":"tag-katelyn-hoverkamp","9":"tag-polk-county"},"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.winterhavendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_3600-2-1.jpg?fit=1221%2C1297&ssl=1","aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t