Fuel Pump Felony: Polk County Sheriff Swarms Stolen SUV At Auburndale Wawa

Late Wednesday night turned into a takedown at an Auburndale Wawa when law enforcement swarmed a stolen SUV while it sat at a ...

Critics suspect DeSantis influenced Polk State's choice for president

Was the selection of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas as the next Polk State College president predetermined?

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd gets covered in milk for a good cause

Did someone say cereal? 🥛Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is making a mess for a good cause😂 ...

Former Polk County deputy accused of falsifying time card

A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Friday after being accused of falsifying his time card for extra work duty ...

Dump truck driver injured in Polk County crash

Dump truck driver injured in Polk County crash ...

Florida education commissioner is sole finalist for Polk State job

Polk State College’s Presidential Search Committee named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, Florida’s commissioner of education.

Disappearing Act Failed: Fake Name Doesn’t Save Winter Haven Man From Polk Deputies

A local man’s attempt to ghost the law ended in handcuffs Tuesday morning after a simple case of mistaken identity—on his ...
Norfolk Daily News

Evans eager to serve as next Stanton County sheriff

On the heels of a comfortable win in the Republican primary election for Stanton County sheriff, Tyler Evans is excited for ...

Polk County ends its burn ban, saying recent heavy rains reduced wildfire risk

Recent heavy rains lowered the risk of wildfires in Polk County. The wet weather pattern led to a repeal of an April 15 burn ban.
Daily Ridge

Sheriff’s Office Moves Fast To Protect Jail Healthcare Services After National Provider Files Bankruptcy – Doesn’t Pay Workers

Polk County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have terminated their long-standing healthcare services agreement with YesCare after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.