A 52-year-old man arrested in a Polk County park on lewdness charges had a Sheriff's Office badge, officials said.During an undercover operation at Mosaic Peace River Park , Polk County Sheriff's ...

A 52-year-old Sebring man is in custody after the Polk County Sheriff's office said he used several props, including a fake police-style badge while attempting to steal over $2,000 worth of ...

Five people were sworn in and seven received promotions at the Polk County Sheriff's Office Friday — including the first civilian chief administrator of the county jail.