Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd earlier this week said immigrants who aren’t criminals should be able to stay in the country, under certain conditions.

The Polk County sheriff clarifies comments made during a meeting of Florida’s State Immigration Enforcement Council.

Ron DeSantis is shutting down the idea that not every undocumented immigrant should be deported. The suggestion came earlier this week from a board of law enforcement officials appointed by the ...

Grady Woke in Winter Haven, Florida on March 17, 2026. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd knows his county. After all, he's been elected six times, and loves ...

Judd, a top Republican and favorite of Gov. DeSantis, doubled down by calling for an end to deportations of some undocumented immigrants.

After a small child was killed by a hit-and-run driver this week, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that the suspect has finally been caught.