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Polk County adds family court division to cut caseloads

Chief Judge James Yancey creates a sixth family division at Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit Court to handle rising filings.
WHO: Chief Judge James Yancey and the 10th Judicial Circuit Court
WHAT: A sixth family division was established to reduce judge caseloads amid increased court filings.
WHEN: Jul 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida (10th Judicial Circuit Court)
WHY: Polk County’s population boom has driven a surge in court filings, increasing caseloads.

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