John Velebir of Winter Haven has previously served as first vice chair and treasurer of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee.

Sheriff Grady Judd, arguably Polk County’s most recognizable conservative voice, who just won re-election for the sixth time, ...

A rumor has been floating around that ICE agents swept up multiple people at the courthouse Thursday. The Polk County sheriff says that's exaggerated.

Eight current or former Polk County residents, some accused of assaulting officers at the Capitol, stand to benefit from ...

Immigration lawyers in Polk County began receiving calls from worried residents soon after Donald Trump’s election to a second term as president.

For the past 24 years, Edwards has played an integral role in the democratic process as Polk County supervisor of elections. After conducting more than 200 elections, Edwards will leave office on ...

Newly elected Supervisors Mark Holm and Jill Altringer will work their full-time jobs as well as their $150,000 full-time ...

A special election will be held in Polk County in March to get voters’ thoughts on two referendums and fill a vacant Aragon ...

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A local contingent of about 20 participated in Saturday’s National People’s March by marching in front of the Polk County ...

The elections of constitutional officers – countywide positions such as clerk of courts and property appraiser – had been conducted as nonpartisan in Polk County until last year, as decreed in ...