Polk County deputies killed an apparently drug-addled man who swam through an alligator-infested lake, then charged the officers with garden shears, Sheriff Grady Judd said Monday.

Polk County commissioners approved $1.57 million for architectural and engineering services for phase 1 of an equestrian-themed Agricultural Center in Bartow.

Six dogs in Polk County were found inside a 107-degree home that lacked power and was covered in trash, feces and urine, deputies said. Alan Alderman, 29, and Thornton Arnold, ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla -- All Black History Month, we have been celebrating Black leaders in our communities. Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith.

The circuit, based in Bartow, handles cases from Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. Spohr has been paid throughout her absence and will continue to be paid through July 15, Sudzina said.

Polk County lawmakers are seeking as much as $17.5 million for the planned Haines City-Davenport campus and $3 million for the renovation of the LAC Building on the Lakeland campus.

Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk: Limited in OTAs. Polk (shoulder) isn't participating in full team drills during the Patriots' current organized team activities, Evan Lazar of the team's official site ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A deputy fired his weapon at a “documented gang member” after the suspect crashed his vehicle into multiple law enforcement vehicles, injuring one deputy before the man ...

Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a fatal recreational vehicle fire Saturday on Combee Road in Lakeland.PCFR crews were dispatched at 2:52 a.m. to a working structure fire and found the RV ...

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd ready to support the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, but cites lack of detention capacity and calls for federal action.

Polk educator, 78, leads effort to build Kenyan school BY Rick Elmhorst Tampa UPDATED 8:51 AM ET Aug. 21, 2023 PUBLISHED 5:00 AM ET Aug. 21, 2023 PUBLISHED 5:00 AM EDT Aug. 21, 2023 ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that happened Monday as officials said they were trying to arrest a “documented gang member.” ...