Hardee County is located in the central part of Florida and is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Wauchula.

Hardee County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. The board is responsible for setting policy, adopting ordinances, levying taxes, and approving the county budget. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, who is responsible for law enforcement and the operation of the county jail.

The county is served by the Hardee County School District, which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to several private schools.

The county is served by the Hardee County Public Library System, which operates three branches. The county is also served by the Hardee County Health Department, which provides health care services to the county's residents.

The county is served by the Hardee County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and the operation of the county jail. The county is also served by the Hardee County Fire Rescue, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services.

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