Polk County
Coverage of Polk County in the Nexus archive.
- Florida senator introduces bill aimed at protecting military service members from squatters
Florida Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Servicemember Residence Protection Act to prevent squatters from claiming rights to properties owned by U.S. military service members. The bill aims to block state and local squatters' protections for military-owned homes, addressing cases like the 2025 Polk County incident where squatters allegedly damaged an Air Force member's property.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state primary
Iowa's state primary features competitive races for open seats due to the retirements of Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Key contests include Senate nominations with Ashley Hinson and Jim Carlin (Republicans) and Josh Turek and Zach Wahls (Democrats), as well as a gubernatorial race with multiple Republican candidates. The outcomes could influence the 2028 election and midterm control of Congress.
- Grady Judd puts parents on notice over TikTok teen takeovers: 'We're gonna come lock you up too'
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd warns parents of legal consequences if they fail to control teenagers participating in TikTok 'teen takeover' trends, as cities nationwide face rising youth-led chaos. Polk County enforces juvenile curfews, while Hillsborough County recently arrested 22 youths for disorderly conduct during a similar incident. A federal prosecutor in D.C. has also called for stricter accountability for youth crimes.