Polk County judges Anne Gibson, Hope Pattey and David Stamey all gained new six-year terms without facing opponents.

Polk County officials have revived their battle to stop operations at an East Lakeland facility frequently accused of creating a stinking mess. Polk County Attorney Randy Mink and the county's ...

Polk County Judge John Flynn stood before the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday to receive a public reprimand, the final step in his discipline over statements he made during the 2022 election. The ...

COLUMBUS - The former partner of Polk County Sheriff Timothy Wright alleges that he assaulted her husband outside her home May 13. District Court Judge Corey MacKinnon denied a request, filed May 14 ...

Graham has served as the county's chief prosecutor since 2023. She runs unopposed in the June 2 primary and will also be the ...