Milton likely to hit Florida’s phosphate mining hub, worrying environmentalists
The major hurricane is projected to pass over the state’s largest concentration of fertilizer production facilities.
Mother, 4 kids rescued from rapidly rising water in Polk County home
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (NEXSTAR) — A mother and her four children were rescued from rising floodwaters early Thursday morning ...
LIST: Polk County roads flooded due to Hurricane Milton
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. On X, the platform ...
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.
The Latest: Milton approaches Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Milton dropped to a Category 4 early Wednesday as it churns toward Florida's west coast. The National Hurricane ...
Who are Polk County football's offensive leaders? Full stats here
Fort Meade sophomore Jayden McCutchen and Bartow senior Blake Johnson are the only two quarterback to have reached 1,000 yards and both could challenge the 2,000-yard mark in the regular season.
Polk County hurricane shelters: what to know, what to bring and not bring
The county released some tips for residents who might need to use the shelters. Polk County’s public and ...
Tampa Free Press on MSN14h
Overturned Camper Blocks Polk Parkway Lanes: Florida Highway Patrol
An overturned camper and pickup truck are causing traffic delays on the Polk Parkway. The incident occurred near mile marker ...
Milton 'explosively intensifies' into Category 5 hurricane, triggers storm surge warnings for Florida's Gulf Coast
The storm, forecast to make landfall Wednesday evening in Florida, is now a Category 5 storm with sustained wind speeds of 175 mph.