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Senate President appoints Polk Sheriff Grady Judd to state council on immigration enforcement
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, announced Monday that he had named both Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri to the panel. The Florida Legislature created the council as part of a packet of immigration measures adopted in last week’s special session. Gov. Ron DeSantis promptly signed the bill into law.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd: “We’re Going To Do Great Things” With Florida’s First Immigration Enforcement Council
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has been appointed to Florida’s newly established State Immigration Enforcement Council, a move he says will help protect the people of Florida and serve as a model for other states.
Sheriffs Grady Judd, Bob Gualtieri tapped to advise Florida cabinet on immigration enforcement
On Monday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri were tapped to advise the Florida Cabinet on immigration enforcement. "It is unquestionably our best chance in probably decades (to solve the problem)," Sheriff Gualtieri said.
Four Florida sheriffs tapped for council advising new state immigration enforcement board
Four sheriffs have been appointed to a council advising Florida's newly created immigration enforcement board, which will ensure federal immigration laws are enforced in the state.
Local sheriff's on Immigration Enforcement Council
FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports on Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri's appointment to advise the newly formed Florida Cabinet on immigration enforcement. The pair will provide insight and feedback on enforcing federal immigration law.
Sheriff Judd named to immigration enforcement board
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will serve on the new State Immigration Enforcement Council. The council consists of eight members, including four police chief and four sheriffs.
2 arrested in Polk County after allegedly found with 10-50 stolen debit cards, meth
Two people were found in possession of narcotics and stolen personal information from numerous people, according to the Polk ...
Polk County Sheriff's Office seeking information on homicide at October hip-hop festival
The Polk County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday requested help from attendees of a hip-hop festival in October who may have ...
Report: Polk Sheriff's Office erases mentions of teen rape victim in social media comments
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is blocking mentions of Taylor Cadle in comments on its social media accounts, Mother Jones ...
Former inmate claims in lawsuit that Polk County jail staff ignored his gunshot wound
Jason L. Pickles alleges that he did not receive care for a gunshot wound at the South County Jail. The sheriff's office ...
Man nearly died when Polk jail officials ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says
A federal complaint accuses several deputies of “deliberate indifference” and violations of the man’s constitutional rights.
2 Homestead men who stole black swans in Polk County remain on the loose: PCSO
Two men from Homestead were accused of stealing black swans and swan eggs from a neighborhood in Polk County, deputies said.
Driver arrested months after Polk County crash that killed 84-year-old man
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested ...
Wanted felon arrested in Polk County caught with meth, stolen personal information
Upon arrival, detectives made contact with the suspect, who provided a false name and date of birth and indicated Jordan had been at the location earlier but left.
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Mystery Bullet Strikes Woman On I-4; Polk County Sheriff Hunts Shooter
The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is appealing to the public for information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 4 on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The incident appears to ...