Woman killed in Polk County crash with tractor-trailer
A 29-year-old Haines City woman was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Polk County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Polk County employee killed while helping with Milton cleanup
A Polk County employee was killed Thursday morning while helping with cleanup from Hurricane Milton, according to county officials.
Woman in labor during Hurricane Milton couldn't find a way to hospital, escorted by Polk County deputies
A Polk County woman went into labor during Hurricane Milton. Deputies responded and got her to the hospital safely.
'A tragedy': Polk County worker killed while cleaning up Milton debris
The tragedy of this incident is compounded by the fact that Bruce Kinsler was killed serving the residents of this county,” the county commission board chair said.
Woman in labor has ‘white-knuckle’ ride to hospital during hurricane, Florida cops say
Nonetheless, a pregnant Florida woman was in labor as Hurricane Milton was crossing Polk County, Thursday, Oct. 10, and she desperately needed to get to a hospital. “At around 3:07 a.m., we received a 911 call about a young pregnant woman going into labor
Polk County deputies drive pregnant woman in labor to hospital during Hurricane Milton
A Polk County baby may not have picked the most opportune time to arrive when she decided to make her way into the world as Hurricane Milton barreled across Florida, but a few Polk County deputies made sure her parents got to the hospital in the nick of time.
Live Saturday: Duke Energy says all Polk customers will be restored Sunday. TECO says Tuesday
Duke Energy said all Polk County customers without power should be restored by Sunday. TECO says Tuesday. Lakeland Electric ...
Distribution sites for food, water open in Polk, Highlands County
Four new distribution sites opened on Saturday in Polk County for residents in need of food and water in the wake of ...
Child killed when recreational off-road vehicle flips over in Polk County: ‘Horrific accident’
Deputies say the child lost her life when the Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) she was riding on flipped over and pinned ...
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Polk County Deputies Deliver Mother to Hospital During Hurricane Milton's Onslaught in Central Florida
Polk County deputies drove a woman in labor to the hospital during Hurricane Milton due to inaccessible ambulances.
Opinion: A rose to Polk City and Polk County, for work on a new bike trail connection
Construction is underway on the Polk City Junction Trail, which will connect the popular Neal Smith and High Trestle trails, ...
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It's a girl! | Polk County deputies help rush mother to hospital during Milton
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County family is celebrating after welcoming their newborn during Hurricane Milton. The ...
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Facing an emergency during Milton? Here are some Polk County emergency contacts to keep close
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast with Polk County on its predict path, we've compiled this list of emergency numbers for residents. To navigate this list, Polk County's ...
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Maintenance worker who was clearing storm debris in Polk County died in crash
According to Polk County, the worker was clearing roads around 5:45 a.m. from US 98. The worker was in the process of cutting ...
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WATCH LIVE: Polk County Officials provide news conference on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble will hold a news conference on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the ...