Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to put a levy on the May ballot to fund operations at the fairgrounds and make ...

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 judge dismissed a lawsuit from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce challenging the town of Eureka's factory ...

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

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

A 22-year-old was allegedly driving a stolen car with a gun, drugs, money and ammunition inside in Polk County when he fled ...

A Des Moines man was sentenced to up to 55 years in prison Friday for kidnapping a former girlfriend, the Polk County ...

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

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

LAKELAND, Fla. - A dramatic pursuit unfolded in Lakeland on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as deputies apprehended a registered ...

The family of the late Richard M. Cox is suing Pine Acres Rehabilitation Center in Polk County District Court, alleging the ...

In addition to overseeing the county and its budget, the board makes key decisions that impact regional economic development, establish tax levies, enact ordinances, appoint individuals who serve on ...