This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University.

Jason L. Pickles alleges that he did not receive care for a gunshot wound at the South County Jail. The sheriff's office ...

When individuals are incarcerated, we as a society expect prison custodians will provide adequate medical needs.” ...

A federal complaint accuses several deputies of “deliberate indifference” and violations of the man’s constitutional rights.

A scenario that loomed over Andrew Warren’s campaign is playing out up the road from Tampa with Monique Worrell.

Jovahn Mathis has agreed to move to adult court as a youthful offender, meaning he'll continue to receive juvenile services ...

Flake has spent his life living by the example to prove that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Flake’s ...

With nearly 500 refugees needing assistance, Polk County will provide aid to plug the gap created by Trump's order canceling ...

It felt much more like spring than winter Friday evening outside Polk County’s gymnasium. Inside, though, there were no ...

Polk County Judge John Flynn stood before the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday to receive ... media that he would issue sentences “based on history because that's an indication of future ...

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and the IRS VITA programs are providing free income tax preparation services through April 15 at four locations in Polk County - Dallas, Independence, Monmouth and Falls ...