Polk County, Hurricane Milton
Are tolls still suspended around Polk County after Hurricane Milton? What to know
Most tolls were reinstated Oct. 14. Tolls are still suspended for several counties in central & west central Florida after Hurricane Milton landfall.
Missing a pet after Hurricane Milton? Polk sheriff looking for owners of 76 lost pets
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it found 44 dogs and 32 cats during the hurricane last week. It's hoping to reunite them with owners.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Owners Of Lost Pets After Hurricane Milton
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control division is seeking the public's help in reuniting over 70 lost pets with their owners following Hurricane Milton. A total of 44 dogs and 32 cats were found wandering during the storm last week.
Hurricane Milton debris pickup starts Monday in Polk County: What to know
Polk County officials announced that debris collection will begin Monday, Oct. 14, as part of ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton.
Where is gas near me? Hurricane Milton closed stations, caused long lines in Polk County
Millions of people evacuated from regions threatened by Hurricane Milton over the last few days, and many have been returning as waters recede and power is restored. But the rush of people on the roads and filling up generators and chainsaws are causing long lines and empty gas pumps.
Tornado warnings caused by Hurricane Milton threaten Polk County, Highlands County
There were numerous tornado warnings Wednesday afternoon across Central Florida although Polk County officials say no confirmed touchdowns have been reported so far. Earlier in the county, there were reports of downed power lines and significant rain caused flash flood warnings. Rain totals of six to 18 inches were forecasted.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County updates & information
LAKELAND, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Polk County need to know. No evacuations have been ordered. There are no closings at this time. Polk County will open 19 shelters on Tuesday, with three shelters being for residents with special needs.
Polk County deputies take mother in labor to hospital during worst of Hurricane Milton
Polk deputies take mother in labor during worst of Hurricane Milton. The 911 call came at 3:07 a.m. Thursday while ambulances could not respond.
Florida sheriff terrifies would-be looters with strong message: 'We don't fool around here'
Florida's Polk County sheriff didn't mince words when it came to his warning criminals not to try and loot his county after ...
Inhalation death from flooded golf cart battery brings Hurricane Milton toll to 25 in Florida
The death of a Charlotte County man after a golf cart battery exploded in storm surge waters is the 25th reported from ...
'I'm ready to leave Florida': Polk County warns of strong winds, flooding from Milton
BARTOW, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton nears landfall somewhere on the western Gulf Coast of Florida, officials in Polk County ...
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 ...
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Hide-And-Seek Gone Wrong: Florida Man Found Hiding Under House In Trap Door – Polk County Sheriff
A Fort Meade man learned the hard way that playing hide-and-seek with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is not a winning game, ...
Here's a list of intersections flooded, damaged in Polk County
Deputies are urging residents to not travel as many roads are impacted by flooding, debris and down power lines.