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The U.S. Coast Guard sent ice-breaking vessels to free the freighter, which was stranded for three days in the waters near ...

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Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.

Jan 6 defendantsThose with Polk County ties await possible pardons from Trump The Ledger spoke to Judd before his department hosted a news conference Wednesday morning for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The FBI provided members of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office with a copy of a Jan. 14 email exchange between Wallace and one of Favorited’s team members. On that day, Wallace reportedly ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a comprehensive plan to address illegal immigration and public safety during a press event hosted by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Joined by state officials, ...

A neighborhood in Pasco County's Zephyrhills, pictured in 2023, when city officials were grappling with the downsides of rapid growth. Photo: Chris Zuppa for the The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

the population in the area is booming. According to Census data, Polk County, Florida, ranked fifth in the country for the largest gains after adding 29,948 residents in 2023. A Lakeland native ...

Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee County's population is projected to decline by more than 9% by 2050, according to the DOA report. An estimated 916,000 people lived in ...

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