P-3 Orion: Into the Storm Pre Flight Slicing through the eyewall of a hurricane, buffeted by…
Day: October 6, 2024
Polk County Shelters to Open
Based on the current projections and estimated time of Hurricane Milton’s arrival in Polk County, the…
Polk County Public Schools Cancel Tuesday-Thursday
This is an important update regarding Hurricane Milton. We continue to monitor the storm’s track and…
Hurricane Milton – Polk County Update – Sunday Evening, October 6, 2024
Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, discussed preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton during a press…
Lakeland Gazette Endorsements
Polk County Commissioner District 1 Becky Troutman Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards Polk County…
44th Annual Lake Morton Swan Roundup postponed
**Due to the potential for inclement weather this event has been postponed until further notice** It’s…
Milton Reaches Hurricane Status on Heels of Helene’s Devastation
Milton reached hurricane status by mid-day Sunday and was expected to intensify rapidly before hitting the…
Polk County prepares for a possible direct hit from Milton
Polk County opened sandbag sites Sunday in preparation for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to…
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Polk County Opens Citizen’s Information Line
Polk County’s Emergency Management Division has activated the Citizen’s Information Line to answer Tropical Storm Milton-related…