Polk County

Arts / Culture

Bartow's L.B. Brown Included in New Smithsonian Museum

Robin Sussingham

A piece of history from Bartow will be included in the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.The museum…
Courts / Law

Trial Under way Over Polk County Juvenile Detainees

A class action lawsuit against the Polk County Sheriff and the agency's treatment of juvenile detainees is underway in federal court in Tampa.The Southern…
Courts / Law

Grady Judd: Expect Felony Charges in Juvenile Riot

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he expects felony charges to be filed against those who started a riot at a Polk County juvenile facility…
Courts / Law

Polk County Approves $14.6 Million for Detroit Tigers' Complex

Polk County commissioners approved Tuesday almost $14.6 million in tourist tax funds to renovate and expand the Detroit Tigers' spring training…
Science / Space

Fossils Found in Polk County Lead to Discovery of Extinct Cat Species

Dalia Colon

If Florida is God’s waiting room, then Polk County must be the alcove reserved for his longtime patients.Researchers have used 5-million-year-old fossils…
Courts / Law

SR 60 in Lake Wales May Stay Closed For Hours

State Road 60 in Lake Wales is closed in both directions at Kissimmee Shores after an accident at 6 this morning. Both drivers were killed after their…

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