Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder has filed to run for re-election. Tedder, 61, was first elected as tax collector in 1996 and has been re-elected six times, running unopposed in recent races.

The Lakeland Service Center, housed in a historic art-deco building, requires floor replacement due to heavy foot traffic. The renovations will reduce customer capacity by half and extend wait times ...

The Polk County Tax Collector’s staff is preparing for an influx of driver’s license renewals throughout October while offering time-saving alternatives to in-person renewals. “Expect long wait times ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – Hope Hallock, 17, walked up to a man with his hand out ready for a shake. “I’m Joe Tedder,” the man said. “Tax Collector.” Restaurant chain makes major change to logo, ...