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 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 says board member tried to fight other officials, per report
More information has come out after a heated dispute last week between Polk County officials. KCCI confirmed the dispute took place last Friday, which stemmed from a discussion over County Administrator John Norris' employment status.
Polk County Supervisors working other jobs alongside full-time role
Two newly elected Polk County supervisors say they plan to continue working their existing day jobs alongside their new county positions. Why it matters: The supervisor position is considered full time and the board is expected to be "available to its constituency on a full-time basis,
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.
Polk County Board of Supervisors shakes up with new members
Two new supervisors took office this year. This is a historic change to a board that doesn't see much turnover.
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Crash On US 17 North Of Bowling Green: Polk County Sheriff
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving a vehicle on US 17 north of Bowling Green. The Polk ...
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 ...
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 Administrator John Norris placed on leave after years of county acrimony
Norris, a former head of Iowa's Democratic Party, said two new Republican supervisors asked for his resignation within 24 ...
Trump offers Polk County native Morgan Ortagus role as envoy to Middle East
Morgan Ortagus, an Auburndale native and a graduate of Florida Southern College, served in the Bush, Obama and first Trump ...
Forecast: Temperatures in Polk County will drop to mid-30s next two nights
The National Weather Service expected to issue a cold weather advisory for Polk County starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday, ...
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Polk County moves closer to goal of becoming a no-kill county in 2025
In 2024 a record, 80% of animals in county shelters were released alive, making Polk County much closer to reaching its goal of becoming a no-kill county this year.
Polk County Administrator John Norris on administrative leave
Norris' leave comes as the Board of Supervisors recently named new leadership and welcomed new members to their ranks.
Family of Polk County mother seeks justice one year after she was killed in a shooting
Family of Polk County mother seeks justice one year after she was killed in a shooting California wildfires rage for second day, destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee Russian Oil Depot in ...