A 24-year-old defendant was sentenced to up to 17½ years in prison on Tuesday after he was convicted on four sexual offense charges involving a child, District Attorney R. Andrew Murray announced.

Residents have reelected Judd for more than a decade as the top cop in Polk County.

Polk County Libraries will be hosting two events within the next month that will utilize creativity and uniqueness while having fun with others in the community. On Thursday, January 9, the library ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was sworn in for his sixth consecutive term on Tuesday morning in Lakeland. Residents have reelected Judd for more than a decade as he's held the title ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Melbourne man is facing serious charges after a road rage incident escalated into an alleged aggravated ...

Polk County’s top administrator has been placed on administrative leave. Polk County Community Relations Specialist Jon ...

The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive Thursday, Jan. 16, at First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm ...

(Red Oak) A Des Moines, Iowa, man faces multiple charges following a pursuit reaching speeds of 140 miles per hour in ...

Morgan Ortagus, an Auburndale native and a graduate of Florida Southern College, served in the Bush, Obama and first Trump ...

Two new supervisors took office this year. This is a historic change to a board that doesn't see much turnover.

Tickets are $30 per person, or banquet sponsorships for $150 include two tickets and recognition for a business at the ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable ...