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Polk commissioners vote to create 75 new Fire Rescue positions to tackle overtime issues
The Polk County Commission voted Tuesday to create 75 new Fire Rescue positions to drastically reduce mandatory overtime of its first responders.
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Polk County Fire Rescue can hire 75 new employees to improve staff retention
Polk County Fire Rescue has the go-ahead from county commissioners to hire 75 new firefighters and paramedics.
Sheriffs Gualtieri, Judd picked to guide state’s immigration crackdown
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd have been appointed to the new State Immigration Enforcement Council as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen federal ...
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office swears in first gunpowder detection K9 for school safety
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office made history Wednesday with the swearing-in of its very first gunpowder detection dog, ...
Funeral arrangements for PBSO corrections deputy killed in shooting set for this weekend
Basil Powell, a corrections deputy with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, died Feb. 10 in what detectives called an ...
Man who shot Pinellas Park police officer sentenced to life in prison
A man who fired at two Pinellas Park police officers two years ago, hitting one in the arm, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison.