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‘Tears and prayers’: Community comes together to save ‘faithful’ Polk County K9 Ace who was shot by suspect | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

‘Tears and prayers’: Community comes together to save ‘faithful’ Polk County K9 Ace who was shot by suspect | Hindustan Times

  Hindustan Times

📢 Published on 📅 August 9, 2026 🕒 09:23

Former Polk County officer accused of misusing license plate reader system - 11Alive.com

Former Polk County officer accused of misusing license plate reader system

  11Alive.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 9, 2026 🕒 03:52

Severe thunderstorm warning in place for Polk and Rutherford counties Saturday evening - Charlotte Observer

Severe thunderstorm warning in place for Polk and Rutherford counties Saturday evening

  Charlotte Observer

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 23:14

GBI arrests former Polk County officer accused of misusing Flock system - FOX 5 Atlanta

GBI arrests former Polk County officer accused of misusing Flock system

  FOX 5 Atlanta

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 21:23

Florida sheriff's K-9 seriously hurt in deadly shootout has leg amputated: authorities - National News Desk

Florida sheriff's K-9 seriously hurt in deadly shootout has leg amputated: authorities

  National News Desk

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 21:15

Deputy K-9 injured after responding to gunfire in Polk County - WPLG Local 10

Deputy K-9 injured after responding to gunfire in Polk County

  WPLG Local 10

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 17:28

Driver being held for ICE after crash kills Eagle Lake woman: sheriff - WFLA

Driver being held for ICE after crash kills Eagle Lake woman: sheriff

  WFLA

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 17:13

Ex-Georgia drug task force agent charged with misusing license plate reader database - WSB-TV

Ex-Georgia drug task force agent charged with misusing license plate reader database

  WSB-TV

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 15:50

Ex-Polk County Police Officer arrested for misuse of license plate reader system - 11Alive.com

Ex-Polk County Police Officer arrested for misuse of license plate reader system

  11Alive.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 12:49

Vegetable Gardening Event in Winter Haven Monday — Winter Haven News - DailyRidge.com

Vegetable Gardening Event in Winter Haven Monday — Winter Haven News

  DailyRidge.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 12:03

Grand opening set for Progressive Skills Area in Heritage Trails County Park - Greater Milwaukee Today

Grand opening set for Progressive Skills Area in Heritage Trails County Park

  Greater Milwaukee Today

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 11:00

Polk County cultural group will induct six into Arts Hall of Fame - Lakeland Ledger

Polk County cultural group will induct six into Arts Hall of Fame

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 09:04

Local parties take active roles in Polk School Board races | Exclusive - Lakeland Ledger

Local parties take active roles in Polk School Board races | Exclusive

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 09:03

Photos: Polk County hosts four-team scrimmage - PolkSports

Photos: Polk County hosts four-team scrimmage

  PolkSports

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 02:32

After taking a bullet for deputies, Polk County K-9 'Ace' survives surgery - Tampa Bay 28

After taking a bullet for deputies, Polk County K-9 'Ace' survives surgery

  Tampa Bay 28

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 02:28

Polk County animal rescue group says law enforcement 'spreading misinformation' - KFDM

Polk County animal rescue group says law enforcement 'spreading misinformation'

  KFDM

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 01:17

Polk County home prices keep climbing as inventory tightens - Amery Free Press

Polk County home prices keep climbing as inventory tightens

  Amery Free Press

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 01:00

Measles Case Confirmed in Polk County - Polk County Iowa (.gov)

Measles Case Confirmed in Polk County

  Polk County Iowa (.gov)

📢 Published on 📅 August 8, 2026 🕒 00:18

Polk County K9 has leg amputated after being shot by suspect who failed to report for court date, fired on deputies - WSVN

Polk County K9 has leg amputated after being shot by suspect who failed to report for court date, fired on deputies

  WSVN

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 23:02

K-9’s leg amputated after being shot by suspect wanted for child sex crimes, sheriff says - WWNY

K-9’s leg amputated after being shot by suspect wanted for child sex crimes, sheriff says

  WWNY

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 23:00

Former Washington, NFL receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to visit former coach JaMarcus Shephard, Oregon State during fall camp - oregonlive.com

Former Washington, NFL receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to visit former coach JaMarcus Shephard, Oregon State during fall camp

  oregonlive.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 22:26

Dairy barn destroyed by storms in Polk County, Mo.; family farm works to recover - KY3

Dairy barn destroyed by storms in Polk County, Mo.; family farm works to recover

  KY3

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 22:12

Polk County K-9 Ace shot, in critical condition after suspect fires at deputies - ABC7 WWSB

Polk County K-9 Ace shot, in critical condition after suspect fires at deputies

  ABC7 WWSB

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 21:34

'Hero': K-9 Ace to retire after being shot by suspect in Polk County - wtsp.com

'Hero': K-9 Ace to retire after being shot by suspect in Polk County

  wtsp.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 21:33

GBI arrests former Polk County police officer for allegedly misusing Flock camera system - Atlanta News First

GBI arrests former Polk County police officer for allegedly misusing Flock camera system

  Atlanta News First

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 21:29

Polk sheriff's K9 remains critical, will lose leg, Grady Judd says - Lakeland Ledger

Polk sheriff's K9 remains critical, will lose leg, Grady Judd says

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 20:54

Photos: Polk County girls tennis squad preps for season - PolkSports

Photos: Polk County girls tennis squad preps for season

  PolkSports

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 20:47

Injuries reported after semi, car collide in Polk County - WHO13.com

Injuries reported after semi, car collide in Polk County

  WHO13.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 20:10

Polk School District Posts Record-High Georgia Milestones Scores in Nine Tested Areas - Coosa Valley News

Polk School District Posts Record-High Georgia Milestones Scores in Nine Tested Areas

  Coosa Valley News

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 19:17

Polk County K-9 Ace shot, in critical condition after suspect fires at deputies - ABC7 WWSB

Polk County K-9 Ace shot, in critical condition after suspect fires at deputies

  ABC7 WWSB

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 19:10

CLEARED: Deadly crash near Davenport under investigation: PCSO - Tampa Bay 28

CLEARED: Deadly crash near Davenport under investigation: PCSO

  Tampa Bay 28

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 18:48

‘A hero without any doubt’: Polk County K-9’s leg amputated after being shot by wanted suspect, sheriff says - WFLA

‘A hero without any doubt’: Polk County K-9’s leg amputated after being shot by wanted suspect, sheriff says

  WFLA

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 18:19

East Texas sanctuary faces 30-day deadline to save more than 50 exotic animals - Houston Chronicle

East Texas sanctuary faces 30-day deadline to save more than 50 exotic animals

  Houston Chronicle

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 17:32

Central Iowa traffic: Highway 163 blocked due to crash in Pleasant Hill - KCCI

Central Iowa traffic: Highway 163 blocked due to crash in Pleasant Hill

  KCCI

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 17:19

Polk County k9 recovering after shooting - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

1. Polk County k9 recovering after shooting  FOX 13 Tampa Bay
2. 'A volley of gunshots': Suspect dead after K-9 shot in Polk County, sheriff says  WESH
3. Community Rallies Around K9 Ace Shot in Line of Duty  LkldNow

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 17:11

Polk, Rutherford counties impacted by severe weather Thursday - The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Polk, Rutherford counties impacted by severe weather Thursday

  The Tryon Daily Bulletin

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 17:04

Polk County Adopts Changes to Utility Rate Structure - Polk County Government (.gov)

Polk County Adopts Changes to Utility Rate Structure

  Polk County Government (.gov)

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 16:50

Latest on shooting that injured Polk County K-9 deputy - wtsp.com

Latest on shooting that injured Polk County K-9 deputy

  wtsp.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 16:09

Man dies after shooting Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 - WFTV

Man dies after shooting Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9

  WFTV

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 14:27

Man dies after shooting Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 - WFTV

Man dies after shooting Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9

  WFTV

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 14:24

Two juveniles injured in UTV crash in rural Polk County - Valley News Live

Two juveniles injured in UTV crash in rural Polk County

  Valley News Live

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 14:19

FREE AGENT?: Saints' Brock Rechsteiner Suspension, Ja'Lynn Polk Retirement Can Lead To WR Addition - 12newsnow.com

FREE AGENT?: Saints' Brock Rechsteiner Suspension, Ja'Lynn Polk Retirement Can Lead To WR Addition

  12newsnow.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 14:14

Fla. Sheriff's K-9 Critically Wounded in Shootout With Wanted Suspect - officer.com

Fla. Sheriff's K-9 Critically Wounded in Shootout With Wanted Suspect

  officer.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 14:03

Two Hurt In UTV Crash In Polk County - knoxradio.com

Two Hurt In UTV Crash In Polk County

  knoxradio.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 13:29

Suspect dead, K-9 shot in gunfire exchange with Polk County deputies - wtsp.com

Suspect dead, K-9 shot in gunfire exchange with Polk County deputies

  wtsp.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 12:11

Does the start of school mean more pizza nights? Five Polk favorites - Lakeland Ledger

Does the start of school mean more pizza nights? Five Polk favorites

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 09:13

Polk County Sheriff's K9 re­cov­ering after being shot by suspect - Spectrum Bay News 9

Polk County Sheriff's K9 re­cov­ering after being shot by suspect

  Spectrum Bay News 9

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 09:01

Polk County sheriff's K9 wounded, suspect killed in Kathleen shooting - Lakeland Ledger

Polk County sheriff's K9 wounded, suspect killed in Kathleen shooting

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 03:39

Polk County sheriff discusses shootout in woods with suspect that left dog hurt - WKMG

Polk County sheriff discusses shootout in woods with suspect that left dog hurt

  WKMG

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 03:38

Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff says - WKMG

Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff says

  WKMG

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 03:37

Shooting involving Polk County deputies leaves suspect dead, K-9 injured - wtsp.com

Shooting involving Polk County deputies leaves suspect dead, K-9 injured

  wtsp.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 03:36

Polk County sheriff’s office investigates fatal deputy-involved shooting, involving a K-9 deputy. - WFTV

Polk County sheriff’s office investigates fatal deputy-involved shooting, involving a K-9 deputy.

  WFTV

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 02:51

Suspect dead, K-9 injured in shooting involving Polk County deputy - FOX 35 Orlando

Suspect dead, K-9 injured in shooting involving Polk County deputy

  FOX 35 Orlando

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 02:35

WEATHER ALERT: Flood advisory issued in Polk County - The Tryon Daily Bulletin

WEATHER ALERT: Flood advisory issued in Polk County

  The Tryon Daily Bulletin

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 02:16

UPDATE: Flood advisory active for Polk and Rutherford counties Thursday night - Durham Herald Sun

UPDATE: Flood advisory active for Polk and Rutherford counties Thursday night

  Durham Herald Sun

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 01:37

Polk to host four-team scrimmage on Friday - PolkSports

Polk to host four-team scrimmage on Friday

  PolkSports

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 01:19

Suspect dead, K-9 shot in gunfire exchange with Polk County deputies - wtsp.com

Suspect dead, K-9 shot in gunfire exchange with Polk County deputies

  wtsp.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 01:05

K9 shot, suspect killed in Polk County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

K9 shot, suspect killed in Polk County

  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 00:50

‘We gave him lead poisoning’: Wanted suspect killed after shooting Polk County K-9, Judd says - WFLA

‘We gave him lead poisoning’: Wanted suspect killed after shooting Polk County K-9, Judd says

  WFLA

📢 Published on 📅 August 7, 2026 🕒 00:49

8th-Grade Participation in High School Athletics - Southeast Polk Community School District

8th-Grade Participation in High School Athletics

  Southeast Polk Community School District

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 20:51

Polk County Fair draws crowds amid closure fears and despite smoke - Statesman Journal

Polk County Fair draws crowds amid closure fears and despite smoke

  Statesman Journal

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 17:35

An Oregon county fair soldiers on for what may be its final iteration - Statesman Journal

An Oregon county fair soldiers on for what may be its final iteration

  Statesman Journal

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 17:35

Polk County dispute over exotic animals draws competing claims from sanctuary, sheriff's office - KHOU

Polk County dispute over exotic animals draws competing claims from sanctuary, sheriff's office

  KHOU

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 17:30

See photos of the 2026 Polk County Fair - Statesman Journal

See photos of the 2026 Polk County Fair

  Statesman Journal

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 17:02

Polk County hosts volleyball scrimmage - The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Polk County hosts volleyball scrimmage

  The Tryon Daily Bulletin

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 16:36

Two juveniles injured in UTV crash in rural Polk County - Valley News Live

Two juveniles injured in UTV crash in rural Polk County

  Valley News Live

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 15:55

Insider: Polk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Aug. 6, 2026 - DrydenWire

Insider: Polk County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Aug. 6, 2026

  DrydenWire

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 15:07

New Eagle to Phoenix Program Allows Transfer from Polk State to Florida Poly - LkldNow

New Eagle to Phoenix Program Allows Transfer from Polk State to Florida Poly

  LkldNow

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 14:46

Military spouse launches free ‘Scout Local’ app for Fort Polk families - Leesville Leader

Military spouse launches free ‘Scout Local’ app for Fort Polk families

  Leesville Leader

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 14:33

America 250 highlights robust arts schedule for fall 2026 - Polk State College

America 250 highlights robust arts schedule for fall 2026

  Polk State College

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 13:39

Photos: Polk County hosts volleyball scrimmage - PolkSports

Photos: Polk County hosts volleyball scrimmage

  PolkSports

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 11:45

PCSO charges suspect with 1st Degree Murder for killing his mother in Eagle Lake last month - Polk County Sheriff's Office

PCSO charges suspect with 1st Degree Murder for killing his mother in Eagle Lake last month

  Polk County Sheriff's Office

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 10:04

Polk County appoints Neal Duncan to lead tourism and sports marketing - Lakeland Ledger

Polk County appoints Neal Duncan to lead tourism and sports marketing

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 09:04

Polk County faces major teacher shortage ahead of first day of school - Spectrum Bay News 9

Polk County faces major teacher shortage ahead of first day of school

  Spectrum Bay News 9

📢 Published on 📅 August 6, 2026 🕒 02:50

Fort Polk soldier pushes for wife to be released from ICE custody: ‘We need her here’ - WGNO

Fort Polk soldier pushes for wife to be released from ICE custody: ‘We need her here’

  WGNO

📢 Published on 📅 August 5, 2026 🕒 21:39

Man, 21, accused of killing mother in Polk County home after getting out of jail - WFLA

Man, 21, accused of killing mother in Polk County home after getting out of jail

  WFLA

📢 Published on 📅 August 5, 2026 🕒 15:00

Vote now: Who will be Polk County's top quarterback in 2026? - Lakeland Ledger

Vote now: Who will be Polk County's top quarterback in 2026?

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 5, 2026 🕒 08:04

Polk County wrestlers dazzle at 2026 junior nationals in Fargo - Lakeland Ledger

Polk County wrestlers dazzle at 2026 junior nationals in Fargo

  Lakeland Ledger

📢 Published on 📅 August 5, 2026 🕒 08:01

Edith Yvonne Polk Obituary August 5, 2026 - Paradise Funeral Chapel

Edith Yvonne Polk Obituary August 5, 2026

  Paradise Funeral Chapel

📢 Published on 📅 August 5, 2026 🕒 07:00

PCSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrest Winter Haven pastor for sexual battery of a child and several other felonies - Polk County Sheriff's Office

PCSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrest Winter Haven pastor for sexual battery of a child and several other felonies

  Polk County Sheriff's Office

📢 Published on 📅 August 4, 2026 🕒 15:40

Polk Sheriff Judd: Church pastor with HIV arrested for sexually battering 14-year-old boy - wtsp.com

Polk Sheriff Judd: Church pastor with HIV arrested for sexually battering 14-year-old boy

  wtsp.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 4, 2026 🕒 13:06

Winter Haven pastor arrested on sex charges - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Winter Haven pastor arrested on sex charges

  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

📢 Published on 📅 August 4, 2026 🕒 11:29

Smart 911: Polk, Dallas counties to adopt unified emergency alert system - KCCI

Smart 911: Polk, Dallas counties to adopt unified emergency alert system

  KCCI

📢 Published on 📅 August 4, 2026 🕒 03:01

The Ja’Lynn Polk fallout: Where the Saints go from here after the WR’s stunning retirement - NOLA.com

The Ja’Lynn Polk fallout: Where the Saints go from here after the WR’s stunning retirement

  NOLA.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 3, 2026 🕒 18:58

Former standout UW receiver reportedly retires from NFL at 24 - The Seattle Times

Former standout UW receiver reportedly retires from NFL at 24

  The Seattle Times

📢 Published on 📅 August 3, 2026 🕒 18:39

Polk deputies kill parole violation suspect after he grabs handgun, sheriff says - ABC7 WWSB

Polk deputies kill parole violation suspect after he grabs handgun, sheriff says

  ABC7 WWSB

📢 Published on 📅 August 3, 2026 🕒 17:04

Suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting

  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

📢 Published on 📅 August 3, 2026 🕒 14:36

Ja'Lynn Polk, 2024 second-round pick, abruptly retires at 24 years old - USA Today

Ja'Lynn Polk, 2024 second-round pick, abruptly retires at 24 years old

  USA Today

📢 Published on 📅 August 3, 2026 🕒 02:42

Ja'Lynn Polk, former Patriots 2nd-round pick, reportedly retires from NFL at 24 years old - CBS News

Ja'Lynn Polk, former Patriots 2nd-round pick, reportedly retires from NFL at 24 years old

  CBS News

📢 Published on 📅 August 2, 2026 🕒 21:49

Saints WR Ja'Lynn Polk retires from NFL at age 24: Reports - Yahoo Sports

Saints WR Ja'Lynn Polk retires from NFL at age 24: Reports

  Yahoo Sports

📢 Published on 📅 August 2, 2026 🕒 21:18

Saints WR Ja’Lynn Polk placed on reserve/retired list - NFL.com

Saints WR Ja’Lynn Polk placed on reserve/retired list

  NFL.com

📢 Published on 📅 August 2, 2026 🕒 21:14

Wide receiver unexpectedly retires days into Saints training camp - Saints Wire

Wide receiver unexpectedly retires days into Saints training camp

  Saints Wire

📢 Published on 📅 August 2, 2026 🕒 20:49

Saints place WR Ja'Lynn Polk, 24, on reserve/retired list - ESPN

Saints place WR Ja'Lynn Polk, 24, on reserve/retired list

  ESPN

📢 Published on 📅 August 2, 2026 🕒 20:48

Saints put WR Ja’Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list - NBC Sports

Saints put WR Ja’Lynn Polk on reserve/retired list

  NBC Sports

📢 Published on 📅 August 2, 2026 🕒 20:40

Sheriff Judd links executed man to Polk County murder cold case - Spectrum Bay News 9

Sheriff Judd links executed man to Polk County murder cold case

  Spectrum Bay News 9

📢 Published on 📅 July 31, 2026 🕒 07:00

2025 Bond Referendum Vote - Southeast Polk Community School District

2025 Bond Referendum Vote

  Southeast Polk Community School District

📢 Published on 📅 July 28, 2026 🕒 15:28

Polk County, Oregon - Census.gov

Polk County, Oregon

  Census.gov

📢 Published on 📅 July 24, 2026 🕒 16:13

Former state Sen. John Polk dies at 77 - Mississippi Today

Former state Sen. John Polk dies at 77

  Mississippi Today

📢 Published on 📅 July 20, 2026 🕒 07:00

Southeast Polk Baseball and Softball Secure State Tournament Berths - Southeast Polk Community School District

Southeast Polk Baseball and Softball Secure State Tournament Berths

  Southeast Polk Community School District

📢 Published on 📅 July 20, 2026 🕒 07:00

Polk County and Firefighters Union Tentatively Agree Upon D-Shift - Polk County Government (.gov)

Polk County and Firefighters Union Tentatively Agree Upon D-Shift

  Polk County Government (.gov)

📢 Published on 📅 July 14, 2026 🕒 22:24