POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 90-year-old Ronald James Riggleman, who ...

This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a special legislative session to address illegal immigration, proposing local law enforcement ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they arrested a Florida man Friday after he was caught creeping at a children's bus stop.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was joined by several local and state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, at a Wednesday ...

Jonathan Louis, 37, reportedly failed to notify his parole officer where he would reside after his release from jail in Lake ...

The four lowest-ranked traditional schools had huge drops in their grad rates following the COVID-affected year of 2020-21.

Florida sheriffs are advocating for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ border security plan, arguing it's necessary to support President ...

A Florida man and registered sex offender is behind bars once again after police arrested him for loitering near children at ...

During a press conference, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said anyone 'in Polk County illegally, get ready to go “Southbound and Down.” (Credit: X/@PolkCoSheriff) ...

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

The four possible paths cut through a swath of eastern Polk County, with various impacts on development and the environment. See the routes here.