Four people with Polk County ties had been convicted or pled guilty. Two had served their time. Four were awaiting trial.

The four lowest-ranked traditional schools had huge drops in their grad rates following the COVID-affected year of 2020-21.

If all goes as scheduled, Polk County Public Schools will interview finalists for the general counsel position by mid-April.

Dundee Town Manager Tandra Davis resigns after answering allegations about the town's overdue audit, credit card purchases and a donation of laptops.