Joann will close 500 of its 800 stores. What's that mean for Polk County?
The national fabric and craft store announced it is closing 500 of its 800 stores. There are two in Polk County. Here's where ...
Residents of Polk town erupt at commission: 'One nightmare after another with these developers'
At an unruly Town Commission meeting, residents shouted their anger about traffic, water, infrastructure and other ails of ...
Who is Paula White-Cain, Trump's faith adviser, and what's her connection to Polk County?
From left, Pastor Paula White, pastoral advisor to President Trump, gives U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue a high five ...
Polk County Judge John Flynn receives public reprimand over statements in 2022 campaign
The reprimand before the Florida Supreme Court came as Judge John Flynn has faced motions to disqualify himself from some ...
Man’s gunshot wound ignored at Florida jail until he was on ‘brink of death,’ suit says
When individuals are incarcerated, we as a society expect prison custodians will provide adequate medical needs.” ...
Florida Judges Rebuked for Campaign Remarks, In-Court Outbursts
A pair of Florida state judges received rare public reprimands Wednesday, with state’s high court upholding suspensions from ...
Teen accused of murdering mother in Polk County found not guilty on all counts
Collin Griffith will not spend time in prison after deputies accused him of murdering his mother a year after he shot his ...
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Polk County Judge John Flynn is reprimanded for his campaign statements
The Chief Justice told John Flynn, “This serious misconduct risked undermining public confidence in your impartiality." ...
Polk County man wanted on six warrants identified as suspect in officer-involved shooting
Brady McCarron, spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service, confirmed Thursday morning Myles Strickland, 35, of Polk County, was wanted on two warrants for grand theft, one warrant for burglary, one ...