When a deputy spotted Young and attempted to speak to him, he "physically assaulted" the deputy — ripping the deputy's gun ...

A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...

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

A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A man wanted in Oregon for multiple child sexual abuse charges has been apprehended in Polk County thanks ...

Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.

Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith threatened to fight other supervisors after Administrator John Norris was asked to ...

A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...

Sheriff Grady Judd was sworn in for the 6th time on Tuesday. The 6th Oath of Office ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. at ...

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened at the Putnam’s Landing Subdivision on Dec. 21. Several ...