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 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 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 Administrator John Norris placed on leave
(Red Oak) - A southwest Iowa native and stalwart of Iowa politics is near the center of controversy in Polk County.
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.
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
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 ...
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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Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Vehicle On US 17 Just South Of Fort Meade: Polk County Sheriff
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 58-year-old bicyclist was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle on US 17, south of ...
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 ...
What to expect in 2025 from Polk County's population boom
Polk County is becoming more popular as a place to move because of competitive home prices opportunity and slower pace of ...
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 ...
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 ...