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.
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a heated dispute broke out between some Polk County supervisors.KCCI's Laura Terrell learned deputies were called to the Polk County Administration building to break it up.
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.
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 Sheriff's Office investigates dispute between supervisors
Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith threatened to fight other supervisors after Administrator John Norris was asked to resign last week, according to an incident report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Polk County considers big increase in impact fees for new warehouses and industrial buildings
The plan would raise the fee for warehouses from $539 to $2,192 per 1,000 square feet and from $539 to $1,539 per 1,000 ...
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 ...
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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.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeks suspect in December burglary
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened at the Putnam’s Landing Subdivision on Dec. 21. Several ...
Man leads Polk deputies on high-speed chase in stolen car that ends in serious crash
A 22-year-old was allegedly driving a stolen car with a gun, drugs, money and ammunition inside in Polk County when he fled from troopers.