POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Walking up the historical stairs at the Polk County Historical Museum is the curator of exhibitions, Bartholomew Delcamp. While that might be his official title with the ...

For the last 37 years, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has been arguably the most vocal law enforcement official when it comes to speaking on cases and arrests w ...

Polk County and the city of Bartow are teaming up to address the growing demand for emergency services caused by rapid population growth.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Several municipalities across the county elected new officials on Tuesday. Residents cast ballots for city council and commission seats, as well as mayoral spots and charter ...

The Supreme Court disciplined Polk County Judge John Flynn for statements he made during the 2022 election that suggested possible bias.

A power failure allowed a man to enter a Bartow building that holds offices of the Polk County Supervisor of Elections, according to police reports.

BARTOW – A homeless man is in custody after entering a Polk County government building that houses the Supervisor of Elections Office, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Court Processing Department and some ...

A Bartow Police Department officer is under investigation after Polk County deputies said he gave intoxicating substances to minors and had inappropriate contact with them.

The map is designed to help residents and tourist evacuees find shelter during an impending storm. Polk County has 47 hurricane shelters, including three for people with special needs.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk County man was shot by Bartow police officers after he carjacked a couple, crashed the car, tried to carjack some more vehicles and then pulled a gun on the police ...

BARTOW — Halloween season is coming up fast, and those Halloween events always start early at the theme parks in Central Florida, usually right after Labor Day weekend. If you’re planning your ...