Twenty massage therapists in Polk County are accused of offering sex acts to undercover detectives during a two-day sting called ‘Operation Skin So Soft.’ ...

Schools were released from lockdown at about 12:30 p.m. "The FBI was able to help us during this event to ...

Ruth Robison, 45, of Iowa was allegedly shot and killed by her daughter’s ex-boyfriend on Friday, Nov. 1 An Iowa mom was killed and her husband was critically wounded when their daughter’s ...

Operation in Polk County leads to the arrest of 21 women for prostitution-related offenses at massage parlors.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd talks about Amendment 3 that was rejected during the election and why he was glad it didn't pass.

County Republican and Democratic organizers say interest is pouring in across Iowa from residents interested in being a poll ...

The threatening call was received by the Niagara Regional Police Service in Ontario, Canada at 10:34 a.m., and appeared to come from a Polk County resident. Canadian officials passed this information ...

Polk County Family & Community Outreach was among community organizations across the state to receive a portion of $37 ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted a two-day undercover operation beginning Monday, November 4, 2024, which resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals. Undercover detectives went to ...

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A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Dry Tortugas and the lower Keys may see storm surge and coastal flooding.

People who live near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are still looking for relief from flooding four weeks following Hurricane Milton. Neighbors are pleading with city leaders for help.