Polk County Sheriff Hiring Freeze After Amendment 3 Explained

By Michelle Lee Thompson (citizen) Sheriff Judd was at Circle B this morning talking to the…

Florida Youth Football Coach Arrested in Child Sting Operation

By Staff Florida Youth Football Coach Brought Sex Toys in Uber Eats Bag to Meet Minor…

Clerk arrested after selling an alcoholic beverage to a teen

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office continued its ongoing Operation Pop Top campaign Monday, October…

Toddler Dies in Accidental Shooting at Bartow Burger King

A tragic shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Burger King located on Van Fleet…

This is a Must-Read: Polk County Sheriff’s Financial Disclosure

Polk County Sheriff First Amendment Violations Explained

The Polk County Sheriff, specifically the office led by long-time Sheriff Grady Judd, has faced serious…

Lakeland Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and ICE Hold

An early morning traffic stop in Lakeland turned into a criminal arrest and federal immigration hold.…

PCSO Addresses ICE Arrest Rumors at Poinciana Hospital

The Official Stance & Context The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) addressed rumors surrounding the August…

TGH Aeromed Celebrates Recovery of Polk County K-9 Ace

By TGH Aeromed Today was a moment our TGH Aeromed team will never forget. We had…

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honors Injured K9 Ace

There are so many people and organizations that the Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to…