On a 6-3 vote, the committee recommend a 9.5% increase in the sheriff wage over the next four years. It will move forward to next week’s regular board meeting. If approved, the current 2026 wage of ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a March 3 house fire in Lakeland as Deborah Yeater, 76.

Republican Hilary Holley and Democrat Edwin Perez face off March 24 in a special election for Florida House District 51, seeking to succeed Josie Tomkow.

Investigators said the Nissan’s driver told them that she was returning home from church and lost control of her vehicle after she felt a ‘bump’ after turning onto 3rd Street SW. Investigators said ...

A man was arrested in Polk County after child pornography was found inside his home while officials were serving a warrant ...

Johnson was transported to Polk County Jail and charged with five counts of possession of child pornography. As of Thursday, ...

A man has been arrested following a narcotics investigation in Ducktown. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the investigation led to the discovery and seizure of several pounds of ...

A Huxley man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly intentionally hitting Canada geese with his truck in Ankeny. Wyatt ...

People across Polk County have been mourning the loss of a local U.S. service member killed overseas, including Sheriff Grady ...