Hurricane Ian Toll Suspension

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation have suspended tolls on several facilities statewide effective…

Citrus Connection #Ian Update

SEU Update

Update: September 26 TROPICAL STORM IAN The Southeastern University Emergency Response Team (SERT) is continuing to…

Gov Ron DeSantis Ian Update

Tampa International Airport updates

As much of the west coast of Florida and Tampa Bay area braces for high winds…

Hurricane Hunters Inside #Ian

OVER THE CARIBBEAN – @NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 "Miss Piggy" gathers data from the center of…

Phone #’s and Websites

County Citizen’sInformation Line (863) 401-2234 (locally)(866) 661-0228 (toll free) Pre-Emergency Disaster Preparedness Emergency Shelters Sandbag Fill…

Florida Southern College HURRICANE IAN Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 12:30 PM This morning the College’s Emergency Management Team met to discuss the status…

Movie Review – Don’t Worry Darling

By Bob Garver             “Don’t Worry Darling” is a film whose poor reputation precedes it. It’s…

Polk State College closed Wednesday & Thursday ahead of Hurricane Ian

Polk State College will be open on Tuesday with in-person classes taking place until 5 p.m.…

BoCC will be closed due to Hurricane Ian on Wednesday and Thursday

County Manager Bill Beasley has announced that all Board of County Commissioner offices will be closed…

Citizen’s Information Line is Open

Polk County Emergency Management has activated the Citizen’s Information Line to answer Hurricane Ian-related questions. Further…

Hurricane Ian Update 5 pm 9/26

Polk Shelters will open Tuesday

Based on the current track and estimated time of arrival in Polk County of Hurricane Ian,…

Sandbag Sites are open through 11:30 a.m. Tuesday

On Tuesday, September 27, Roadway Maintenance units will begin diverting from sandbag services to preparing for…

Polk County Public Schools Will be Closed Due to Hurricane Ian on Tuesday (Sept. 27) and Wednesday (Sept. 28)

Public schools in Polk County will be closed on Tuesday (Sept. 27) and Wednesday (Sept. 28)…

Tampa Bay region 5-10 Foot Storm Surge FL Will Feel Effect Tuesday

As Hurricane Ian approaches Cuba before entering the Gulf of Mexico and making its way to…

Hurricane Ian Update 11 am 9/26

Polk County is under a Tropical Storm Watch

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Current School Closures

K12 School Closures Hillsborough County Schools will be closed Monday, September 26 through Thursday, September 29, 2022. Lake…