Polk County, Hurricane Milton
Polk County hurricane shelters: what to know, what to bring and not bring
Polk County shelters will open Tuesday as Hurricane Milton makes its way to Florida. Do you need a shelter? Here's what to know.
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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. Polk State College and its collegiate high school offices will be closed Tuesday, October 8, through Thursday, October 10.
19 emergency shelters to open in Polk County ahead of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials in Polk County are holding a press conference to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton. Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. You can watch the full press conference live on this page.
All Polk County high school football games, other sports postponed due to Hurricane Milton
For the second time in three weeks, a hurricane is having an effect on high school sports. Because of the impending threat of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to hit the west coast of Florida on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning,
Milton recap from Sunday: Polk County schools cancel classes Tuesday through Thursday
Polk County has opened sandbag sites as heavy rain is expected Sunday through Wednesday. Schools are carefully watching to decide if and when to close.
Live Milton updates for Monday: Milton still on track to hit Polk County
Polk County schools are open Monday, but will shut down Tuesday for three days. Sandbag locations are opening across the ...
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WATCH LIVE: Polk County officials hold news conference on Hurricane Helene preperations
Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, is holding a news conference on preparations underway in Polk ...
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Polk County adopts new breast cancer screening guidance
The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) has shifted its breast cancer prevention guidance from encouraging self-exams to ...
Polk County restaurant closed for a day with 32 violations, including roaches and flies
Of 12 Polk County restaurants that failed to meet standards Sept. 16-29, three had violations related to pests. See the ...
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What to Know About Elections in Polk County
With less than a month until voters go to the polls in one of the most highly anticipated elections in recent memory, Polk ...
Polk County Attorney says his evaluation of fatal January shooting based on investigation, not civil filings
Little, if any, clarification has been provided following publication of a recent Herald article pointing out discrepancies between the accounts of a 42-year-old man's fatal shooting by an East Grand ...
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Lakeland Man Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty in Polk County After Dogs Found in Dire Condition
Andrew Whitehurst faces felony animal cruelty after his 3 dogs were neglected; 1 died and 2 were malnourished.
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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 ...
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Winter Haven Woman Arrested After Pizza Dispute Turns Violent: Polk County Sheriff
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Winter Haven resident Crystal Tigner, 45, was arrested on Thursday evening, October 3rd, by the Polk ...