The national fabric and craft store announced it is closing 500 of its 800 stores. There are two in Polk County. Here's where ...

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, announced Monday that he had named both Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff ...

A man was arrested after throwing a pill bottle with Fentanyl and running away from troopers during a traffic stop on Monday, ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri have been appointed to advise the Florida cabinet on ...

When individuals are incarcerated, we as a society expect prison custodians will provide adequate medical needs.” ...

As of Feb. 14, there are 17 Florida counties with a drought index over 500, which indicates drought and increased fire danger ...

Members of Polk's transportation planning board seemed to want to speed up the process for the eastern toll road, but also to ...

Melanie Davis, 47, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, for the 28th time last week for allegedly hitting a man with a garden hoe after he canceled plans to hang out with her.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will be joining several sheriffs and police chiefs ...

The leader of Polk County’s education union is worried about an exodus of teachers to Hillsborough County, where salaries are higher.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two known suspects who have Polk County warrants for their arrests for stealing two black swans and swan eggs.

People find a lot of peace and tranquility just to be able to look out over the countryside,” said David Price, president of ...