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A rabies alert is in effect in Polk County after a rabid cat bit a veterinary technician at a Lakeland animal hospital Sunday ...

Mater Academy Inc. submitted notices signaling its intent to co-locate in eight Polk County public schools by August 2027.

BREAKING: The search for a gunman prompted Polk County authorities to tell residents to stay inside and remain vigilant.

A young woman is taking action against Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, two of his detectives and other employees regarding ...

A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and two detectives are facing a lawsuit over their handling of a rape victim's case.

Taylor Cadle is suing the Polk County Sheriff and two detectives for mishandling her child rape case against her adoptive ...

A manhunt in Polk County concluded with the arrest of a shooting suspect, Lee Davis Strole, after a shelter-in-place order ...

Officials are reminding the public to not approach any animal that is acting in an unusual or suspicious manner. Here's what ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect who was involved in a shooting in the Leggett area Wednesday has been ...