Grady Judd

Why are plans for enormous AI data centers raising alarms with residents who may have to learn nearby? And Sheriff Grady Judd wants some "common sense" used when it comes to immigration enforcement.

Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says he still supports federal and state immigration enforcement, but a council he leads suggests a path forward if there is "evidence of positive community integration into our society."

Gov. Ron DeSantis' response comes after Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd blamed Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem for his deputies receiving recruitment letters from the federal immigration agency.

Florida sheriffs say they need more space to handle the numbers of migrants they will be arresting

State leaders are seeking greater cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration agencies. Immigrant advocates warn that trust between police and the communities they protect will erode.

Police will continue making arrests under a city ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property.

The State Attorney’s Office gives greater scrutiny before charging juveniles with lying about sex assaults; Polk Sheriff procedures are unchanged.

Several counties are emphasizing how seriously threats are being taken and highlighting their added security measures.

It allows authorities to take guns from people found to pose a “significant danger” to themselves or others. Critics say it gives the government too much power and doesn’t do enough to safeguard due-process rights.

Natasha A. Pierre, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hillsborough County, says that every person should do a daily check-in on their own mental state.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the suspect, a 33-year-old from Brandon, was suffering from PTSD.

Grady Judd spoke about the loss of a man he considers a model law enforcement officer and about his own message on the coronavirus vaccines.