Polk County Legislative Delegation moves public meeting to Feb. 27. Here's how to sign up to speak
The annual meeting is an opportunity for citizens to address the delegation before the legislative session. But speaking ...
Polk County takes legal action to shut down waste recycler BS Ranch. Trial set for May
BS Ranch, a source of odor complaints for years, no longer has required permits to operate the soil manufacturing facility, ...
As historic winter storm races across North Florida, what's in store for Polk County?
This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic ...
A 'home' for immigrants, refugees: What's in store for Polk County's Global Neighbors?
Crews are renovating the building at 1900 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines to make way for Global Neighbors, a resource hub for ...
Polk County's eight Jan. 6 defendants get their pardons from Trump. Here's a look at their cases
Four people with Polk County ties had been convicted or pled guilty. Two had served their time. Four were awaiting trial.
‘It’s more fun to groom’: Polk County substitute teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student
A former substitute teacher in Polk County was arrested after a high school student alleged they had an inappropriate relationship.
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Former Polk County substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student.
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Former substitute teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages to Polk County student
Earlier this month, a 16-year-old female student reported to her mother that she received sexually charged messages and pictures from her former substitute teacher, ...
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Winter Haven Woman Arrested On Monroe County Warrant For Counterfeiting, ID Fraud
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 55-year-old Winter Haven woman was arrested Wednesday evening during a traffic stop. Marcella Thomas was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff's Office after deputies ...