Andrew Whitehurst faces felony animal cruelty after his 3 dogs were neglected; 1 died and 2 were malnourished.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit has made another arrest for animal cruelty this week, ...

One of 26-year-old Andrew Whitehurst's dogs apparently died from a heart-related issue, Polk County deputies said.

A Lakeland man has been arrested for animal cruelty after allegedly leaving his three dogs in a home with no air or water as ...

A man faces felony animal cruelty charges after leaving three dogs alone for several days, leading to one dog's death, ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit has made another arrest for animal cruelty in the same ...

Mark Garton has an opponent in the race for Polk County sheriff for the first time since being elected in 2016. Garton has been the sheriff since 2015. Challenger Steve Warden is the emergency ...

The Polk County Tax Collector’s staff is preparing for an influx of driver’s license renewals throughout October while offering time-saving alternatives to in-person renewals.

These significant investments are a testament to not only the critical need for quality higher education in Polk County’s fastest-growing region; but also to the community’s trust in Polk ...

Two former Polk County residents facing charges related to the U.S. Capitol attack have asked a judge to move their scheduled trials away from Washington, D.C. Jonathan Pollock and Joseph ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A home health aide in Polk County is being held without bond after investigators say she fell asleep, and an 86-year-old man died in her care. Beatrice Taylor, 25, of Dundee ...