New Polk County supervisors plan to work at their full-time jobs while governing
Newly elected Supervisors Mark Holm and Jill Altringer will work their full-time jobs as well as their $150,000 full-time jobs as supervisors.
Polk County supervisor allegedly tried to fight other board members, report says
On Friday calls were made to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about a dispute at the Polk County Administration building. This comes days after swearing in two new members, electing a new board chair and placing a longtime county administrator on administrative leave.
Polk County Supervisors working other jobs alongside full-time role
Two newly elected Polk County supervisors say they plan to continue working their existing day jobs alongside their new county positions. Why it matters: The supervisor position is considered full time and the board is expected to be "available to its constituency on a full-time basis,
Polk County supervisor allegedly threatened colleagues over Norris' firing, report says
A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.
Polk County Board of Supervisors engaged in verbal dispute, sheriff's office report says
The dispute allegedly broke out after the Polk County Board of Supervisors decided to terminate Polk County Administration John Norris from his position.
Polk County judge dismisses WMC lawsuit against local factory farm ordinances
A Polk County judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state’s largest business ...
Polk County Fairgrounds levy headed to May ballot. How much would it cost property owners?
Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to put a levy on the May ballot to fund operations at the fairgrounds and make ...
John Velebir of Winter Haven begins two-year term as chair of Polk County Republicans
John Velebir of Winter Haven has previously served as first vice chair and treasurer of the Polk County Republican Executive ...
Fleeing sex offender steals Polk County deputy’s gun, leading to manhunt: sheriff
A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...
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Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting deputy caught hiding in Lake Bonnet
A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...
Family of Polk County woman seeks justice one year after she was killed
Olivia Maldonado was shot and killed at a flea market in Arcadia by her ex-boyfriend, sheriff's deputies said.
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Polk County moves closer to goal of becoming a no-kill county in 2025
In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.
Boys soccer: Here are Polk County's top 10 teams through midseason; who's No. 1?
The list of top 10 boys soccer teams include familiar squads that have reached the final four and have made deep playoff runs ...
Deputies: Bicyclist hit and killed by car in Polk County
BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — A 58-year-old man died after being hit by a car on US-17 in Polk County. The man was wearing dark ...