'It is not a joke': Gov. DeSantis responds to growing number of threats toward Florida schools
The governor commended the response of local law enforcement agencies in the Sunshine State as reports of student arrests ...
Polk County to sell landfill gas and open wetlands leachate treatment facility
Polk County to sell landfill gas to trash haulers, opens leachate treatment facility but ends curbside recycling.
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Baby, pull over! Couple welcomes newborn at Polk County Sheriff’s Office substation
Micah and Diam were on their way to the hospital around 7 a.m. on Saturday so Diam could give birth to their child, however, ...
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Multi-County High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Suspect Reaching Speeds Over 130 mph in Florida
Anthony Jermaine Hoyte was arrested after a high-speed chase reaching 130 mph, spanning several Florida counties and ending ...
Heard of Bo-Berry biscuits? A major chicken (and biscuit) chain is coming to Polk County
Polk Countians may only know it from trips up north. The restaurant, famous for its Carolina-style chicken, is opening a ...
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Man arrested following chase with Florida troopers from Polk to Orange County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a ...
Conservative group alleging Florida election fraud gains support from majority of Polk commission
Polk County commissioners voted 3-2 to support a resolution from a conservative group alleging potential fraud in Florida's ...
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Violent Gang Investigative Task Force arrest 144 in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A multi-agency task force action helped arrest ... Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone obtained the ...
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Polk County’s growing pains show what’s ahead for the rest of Florida
Rapid, unplanned development leaves county short of utility capacity, contemplating big increases in impact fees and an ...
Polk County passes 2024-25 budget with increased property taxes, fire and trash fees
Polk County commissioners lowered the property tax rate, but not enough to offset higher property values for most. Fire and ...