Considering a run for office? 11 municipalities in Polk begin qualifying soon for April election
Eleven municipalities in Polk County hold elections in April. If you're thinking about running, here's what you need to know.
Residents of Polk town erupt at commission: 'One nightmare after another with these developers'
At an unruly Town Commission meeting, residents shouted their anger about traffic, water, infrastructure and other ails of ...
Drought conditions are spreading in parts of Florida. Here's where Polk County sits
As of Feb. 14, there are 17 Florida counties with a drought index over 500, which indicates drought and increased fire danger ...
State agency reveals four potential routes for toll road in eastern Polk County
The four possible paths cut through a swath of eastern Polk County, with various impacts on development and the environment.
Polk County transportation board on toll road: Move quickly, protect Bok Tower Gardens
Members of Polk's transportation planning board seemed to want to speed up the process for the eastern toll road, but also to protect sensitive areas.
Driver passed out at gas pumps awakes and bites deputy’s K-9, Florida sheriff says
A Florida driver fast asleep beside a store’s gas pumps turned violent when awakened and bit a deputy’s K-9 partner on the ...
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Polk County Planning Board approves minor subdivisions, mobile home park
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Planning Board convened on February 13 at the Bryant H. Womack Justice & Administration Building to ...
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'America’s Sheriff' Grady Judd on Trump presidency: 'There's a new day and a new sheriff in town'
EXCLUSIVE — During President Donald Trump’s first term in office, he selected Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady ... The sheriff also scrutinized cities under Democratic leadership.