How a candidate for Polk County sheriff wound up behind bars

Theodore "Pink Tie" Murray ran for Polk County sheriff in 2024. Since then, he's faced several charges in Leon and Polk ...

Polk sheriff says he hasn't broken with Trump, DeSantis on immigration

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke one day after he drew attention for saying that some undocumented immigrants should get ...

“I’ll Punch You”: Polk County Teen On Probation Arrested After Threatening Davenport Target Worker

Police have arrested a 16-year-old girl following an aggressive shoplifting incident at the Posner Park Target in Davenport.

Polk County's first rabies case of 2026 was a bat found in Lake Wales

A resident of Masterpiece Road in Lake Wales found his dog standing over a bat in the yard on March 21, and the bat later ...

'There was no attempted abduction': Polk County sheriff says Grimes report was a miscommunication

New information from the Polk County Sheriff's Office reveals there was no attempted abduction of a girl last week in Grimes.

Neighbors raise concerns as Polk County deputies search for teens allegedly tied to viral 'door kick challenge'

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says at least two recent incidents involved teens kicking in front doors and running away, ...
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Manhunt underway for escaped Polk County inmate

The Polk County Sheriff is warning people who live in the Mena area to be on the lookout for an escaped inmate.
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Midnight Lakeland Corona Run Ends In Polk County Sheriff Searching For White Pickup

A late-night beer run turned into a criminal investigation early last Sunday morning at a Circle K in Southwest Lakeland. The ...