Live updates from Polk County

Incumbents cruise as Republicans retain control of all Polk County legislative districts
Jonsson carried a dramatic advantage in campaign funding, reporting more than $350,000 in contributions. Her donors included ...
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Florida Man Arrested For Burglary After Fleeing On Stolen Golf Cart With Stolen TV: Polk County Sheriff
A Polk County man is behind bars after allegedly committing a burglary and attempting to make a getaway on a stolen golf cart ...
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Polk County Commission candidates all agree: Explosive growth is the top issue
“I've chosen to call Polk County home.” She grew up in Highlands County but when she moved to Polk, she served on ...
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Polk County, Swiftmud begin pumping water from flooded Lake Seward area
Polk County is coordinating with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to direct water away from Lake Seward ...
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Locals take advantage of Florida National Guard food distribution sites in Polk
The families I’ve been able to help were really grateful.” The distribution center was one of four the Florida National ...
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Early in-person voting ends Sunday in Polk County for the Nov. 5 election. What to know
Any eligible Polk County voter may cast a ballot at any early voting location ... in Bartow, or at the Election ...
Melony Bell denies Lori Edwards seventh term as Polk County Supervisor of Elections
Melony Bell, a Republican, left the Florida Legislature to challenge Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards, a no-party candidate.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has a challenger on election day with a beef - and a checkered past
Despite a checkered past, Theodore “Pink Tie” Murray, a nonpartisan candidate from Frostproof, represents the first ...