A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced today two dogs rescued from animal abuse are now ready to be fostered.

Animal advocates in Polk County are gearing up to use their voices to advocate for change at Polk County Animal Control. And ...

Animal supporters in Polk County confront commissioners over the urgent need for spay/neuter programs as shelter conditions ...

Polk County commissioners vote to decrease the setback for chicken coops, but a new state law prohibits their desired ...

Two dogs now have a new home two months after their owner was arrested for animal cruelty and abuse, according to the Polk ...

Multiple animals died and two people, including a child, were taken to the hospital Friday after a house fire in Lake Wales.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal neglect case. On Thursday, PCSO responded to a home on Pope Lane in unincorporated southwest Polk County regarding a well-being check of ...

Polk County has Florida’s highest animal kill rate and ranks in the top 10 across the nation. SPCA Florida, a no-kill shelter, made it its mission in 2019 to change that ranking.

SPCA of Polk County director Ron Hornsby said they have worked with the city of Livingston and Polk County on some animal cruelty cases. Hornsby said they can come in many forms, ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Dozens of animals were seized from a home in Polk County on Thursday in an “animal neglect hoarder case,” according to the sheriff’s office. In a release, ...

A central Iowa woman is facing more than a dozen charges after authorities say 18 animals in poor health were recovered from her home.Michelle Ackelson is accused of animal neglect. The Polk County ...