John Velebir of Winter Haven has previously served as first vice chair and treasurer of the Polk County Republican Executive ...

A look at what the governing body of the state's largest county does.

A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...

Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.

A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...

Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to put a levy on the May ballot to fund operations at the fairgrounds and make ...

When a deputy spotted Young and attempted to speak to him, he "physically assaulted" the deputy — ripping the deputy's gun ...

BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — A 58-year-old man died after being hit by a car on US-17 in Polk County. The man was wearing dark ...

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened at the Putnam’s Landing Subdivision on Dec. 21. Several ...

(Red Oak) - A southwest Iowa native and stalwart of Iowa politics is near the center of controversy in Polk County.

LAKELAND, Fla. - A dramatic pursuit unfolded in Lakeland on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as deputies apprehended a registered ...

The bicyclist was riding northbound on U.S. 17 when a Chevrolet Caprice, also northbound, hit him from behind, PCSO reported.