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Two Polk commissioners cleared of ethics complaints. School board member has appealed hers
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIn the same week, Polk County Commission Chairman Bill Braswell and Commissioner George Lindsey were...
Stacy Butterfield files to seek fourth term as Polk County Clerk of Court
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 5 months agoPolk County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Stacy Butterfield has filed to run for...
Many in Polk County still await return of power. In some areas, the water's still rising
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLAKELAND — The thrum of gas-powered generators and the whine of chainsaws provided the soundtrack...
PCSO announces largest fentanyl bust in county history
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of three people Friday in what he said was the...
5 candidates contend for vacant Polk County judge seat
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPolk County voters will choose only one judge in this election cycle. Five candidates are running to...
Judge denies defense attorney's motion challenging Polk County jail policies
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 5 months agoCircuit Judge J. Kevin Abdoney denied a motion Tuesday by defense attorneys representing several...
Text message campaign falsely claims Polk School Board member is under criminal inquiry
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLocal voters in recent days have received anonymous text messages falsely alleging that Polk County...
Courthouses in Polk County, clerk's offices will be closed Wednesday
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 10 months agoCourthouses for the 10th Judicial Circuit will be closed Wednesday in Bartow, Lakeland and Winter...
Campaign questions linger as Rick Nolte joins Polk County School Board
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRick Nolte will join the Polk County School Board on Tuesday with a cloud of uncertainty hovering...
Political consultant faces charges over text messages targeting Polk School Board member
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA campaign consultant for an opponent of Polk County School Board member Lisa Miller has been...