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

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

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

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

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

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

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested in Polk County for DUI and property damage after hitting a sign.

Olivia Maldonado was shot and killed at a flea market in Arcadia by her ex-boyfriend, sheriff's deputies said.

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

Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson was briefed on the investigation of a K-9 death in late July and the decision not to ...