Polk County deputies drive pregnant woman in labor to hospital during Hurricane Milton
A Polk County baby may not have picked the most opportune time to arrive when she decided to make her way into the world as Hurricane Milton barreled across Florida, but a few Polk County deputies made sure her parents got to the hospital in the nick of time.
A Polk County baby may not have picked the most opportune time to arrive when she decided to make her way into the world as Hurricane Milton barreled across Florida, but a few Polk County deputies made sure her parents got to the hospital in the nick of time.
Child killed when recreational off-road vehicle flips over in Polk County: ‘Horrific accident’
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 10-year-old Polk County girl who was killed Thursday afternoon.
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 10-year-old Polk County girl who was killed Thursday afternoon.
Polk County officials urge patience during Hurricane Milton recovery process
Polk County officials are urging patience as recovery efforts begin in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Polk County officials are urging patience as recovery efforts begin in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Polk County employee hit, killed by car during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
One person died in Polk County as Hurricane Milton moved through the region, Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed Thursday morning.
One person died in Polk County as Hurricane Milton moved through the region, Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed Thursday morning.
Possible sinkhole nearly swallows two Polk County homes after Hurricane Milton
A possible sinkhole nearly swallowed up two Polk County homes Thursday after Hurricane Milton battered the area as it moved across the state.
A possible sinkhole nearly swallowed up two Polk County homes Thursday after Hurricane Milton battered the area as it moved across the state.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County roads 'incredibly dangerous,' blocked by flooding, hazards
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says flooding may worsen as rain continues on Thursday.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says flooding may worsen as rain continues on Thursday.
Tornado warnings caused by Hurricane Milton threaten Polk County, Highlands County
We are beginning to see some significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton to our inland counties.
We are beginning to see some significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton to our inland counties.
Camper flips on Polk Parkway as Hurricane Milton bands move through area
A camper flipped on Polk Parkway on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton's bands continued to move through the Tampa Bay area.
A camper flipped on Polk Parkway on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton's bands continued to move through the Tampa Bay area.
Polk County residents in flood-prone areas evacuate to emergency shelters
Shop owners and residents alike in Polk County are evacuating to safety.
Shop owners and residents alike in Polk County are evacuating to safety.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Polk County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Polk County need to know.
Polk County ramps up preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton will be felt inland this time, unlike Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton will be felt inland this time, unlike Hurricane Helene.
Hispanic businesses thrive in Polk County as population booms
Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.
Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.
Winter Haven woman with a ‘bad temper’ accused of assaulting speeding driver, passengers: ‘Gonna get real’
A Winter Haven woman armed with a gun is headed back to jail after police say she let her temper get the best of her when she was a passenger in a vehicle and didn’t like the way they were driving.
A Winter Haven woman armed with a gun is headed back to jail after police say she let her temper get the best of her when she was a passenger in a vehicle and didn’t like the way they were driving.
Man arrested after dog found dead, 2 others malnourished in Polk cruelty case: 'A great disregard for life'
A man faces felony animal cruelty charges after leaving three dogs alone for several days, leading to one dog's death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man faces felony animal cruelty charges after leaving three dogs alone for several days, leading to one dog's death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County organizations send supplies to Florida counties, other states impacted by hurricane
Organizations in Polk County are helping those affected by the hurricane in and out of state.
Organizations in Polk County are helping those affected by the hurricane in and out of state.
Florida man accused of ‘horrific’ animal abuse at Polk County rental property where he kept his dogs
A man who was renting a property in Davenport is behind bars on several charges after deputies discovered decomposing dogs, ‘criminally neglected’ dogs, and an unpermitted landfill on Sylvan Ramble Road.
A man who was renting a property in Davenport is behind bars on several charges after deputies discovered decomposing dogs, ‘criminally neglected’ dogs, and an unpermitted landfill on Sylvan Ramble Road.
Tampa man providing storm relief in Taylor County accused of stealing from Hurricane Helene victim: PCSO
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa man they say stole from a man who lost everything when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Taylor County.
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa man they say stole from a man who lost everything when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Taylor County.
Polk County man faces charges in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
A Polk County man faces criminal charges in connection to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
A Polk County man faces criminal charges in connection to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
'Thrill-seeking' Polk County deputy caught pleasuring himself in public resigns from sheriff’s office: PCSO
A deputy in Polk County found himself on the other side of the law after investigators say he was touching himself in the nude in an open are of a Davenport apartment complex.
A deputy in Polk County found himself on the other side of the law after investigators say he was touching himself in the nude in an open are of a Davenport apartment complex.
Polk County home health aide accused of sleeping on the job arrested in man’s death: ‘He was old anyway'
A home health aide in Polk County is being held without bond after investigators say she fell asleep, and an 86-year-old man died in her care.
A home health aide in Polk County is being held without bond after investigators say she fell asleep, and an 86-year-old man died in her care.