Ask the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and they’ll tell you identifying criminals isn’t that easy. Life for a deputy on the street may get a little easier, though, thanks to students at Florida ...

Members of the community in Polk County are stepping up to financially support local organizations impacted by Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of all art and cultural funding earlier this summer.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced alleged break-in in bizarre, pun-filled Facebook post featuring cartoon bears. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.