Burglary suspects accused of breaking into and damaging Lake Wales home in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Two people are back behind bars after deputies say they broke into a vacant Lake Wales home ‘to escape Hurricane Milton’ and trashed it.
Two people are back behind bars after deputies say they broke into a vacant Lake Wales home ‘to escape Hurricane Milton’ and trashed it.
Polk County residents get help from 18 insurance companies, FEMA at Insurance Village in Lakeland
If you need to file an insurance claim or just want that face-to-face interaction with your insurance company, you can have that at the Insurance Village.
If you need to file an insurance claim or just want that face-to-face interaction with your insurance company, you can have that at the Insurance Village.
Polk County Schools reopen after Hurricane Milton
Polk County will return to school this week after being out of class for Hurricane Milton.
Polk County will return to school this week after being out of class for Hurricane Milton.
'We're at our wit's end': Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton recovery in Polk County: How can residents get help?
Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.
Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.
Missing Lakeland man with Alzheimer’s found dead in flooded yard after wandering away: PCSO
The body of a missing 83-year-old Lakeland man has been located by Polk County deputies.
The body of a missing 83-year-old Lakeland man has been located by Polk County deputies.
Northwest Lakeland residents work hard to bounce back after Hurricane Milton
Northwest Lakeland experienced a lot of flooding from the heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Milton.
Northwest Lakeland experienced a lot of flooding from the heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Milton.
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.