The sheriff's office said manyPolk Countyroads are "incredibly dangerous" and that deputies will not be able to clear most of these hazards until the winds and rain subside. READ:Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 1 storm continues to bring 'damaging winds' to Florida after landfall Officials s...
DeSantis signs first death warrant of 2025 for man convicted of killing Charlotte County couple in 1997 Nearly 100 animals found neglected in Spring Hill home: 'A scene from the TV show Hoarders' Florida fire officials preparing for drought, wildfire season News...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The severe thunderstorm warning that was issued for Polk County on Monday expired at 5:45 p.m. Here’s your Monday forecast: Higher rain chances are expected each day this week with the heaviest and most widespread rain in the late afternoon and evening. Some strong...
Lakeland man wins $2M top prize on scratch-off game Pumping system set up to relieve flood on Lake Seward in Polk County Polk County man sets fire to home with woman, 4-month-old inside: deputies Information for bus service and potential make-up days can befound here. Earlier Tuesday, H...
LAKE WALES, Fla.-A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting and killing his mother in theirPolk Countyhome. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Seth Settle shot and killed his mother Thursday after she told him to stop smoking inside his room in their Lake Wales ...
One of the other great features of the FNF Florida preseason magazine is all the player rankings and recruiting notes from around the state. It’s always interesting to see where Polk County athletes rank among the best in the state, and typically they fare pretty well. ...
Septic haulers are asking Polk County leaders for some type of relief after a major waste treatment facility shut down. They're concerned customers and the environment are going to end up paying the price.
Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff's Office. The SUV's windows were cracked about three inches, which only allowed for minimal airflow, and it was turned off with no adults inside or around it. Officers got the child out of the unlocked SUV quickly. According to LWPD, the child was ...