The Polk County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam targeting families of recent jail inmates, urging caution and advising against sending money.

State of play: Under a draft plan, Polk County would maintain its medical examiner and death investigation staff, but ...

In a separate case, the Supreme Court also ruled for a DNR officer who fatally shot a man during a standoff eight years ago.

Law enforcement is preparing to enforce a new hands-free driving law starting this summer that will restrict technology use behind the wheel.