Hurricane Milton recovery in Polk County: How can residents get help?
Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.
Where is gas near me? Hurricane Milton closed stations, caused long lines in Polk County
Millions of people evacuated from regions threatened by Hurricane Milton over the last few days, and many have been returning as waters recede and power is restored. But the rush of people on the roads and filling up generators and chainsaws are causing long lines and empty gas pumps.
Polk County news conference on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, delivers a news conference on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts underway.
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.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County roads 'incredibly dangerous,' blocked by flooding, hazards
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced that some roads were blocked on Thursday morning as Hurricane Milton continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to the area.
Gas shortages caused by Hurricane Milton impacting Florida areas hit by storm
CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the latest from North Tampa.
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Woman killed in Polk County crash with tractor-trailer
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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
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Distribution sites for food, water open in Polk, Highlands County
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Child killed when recreational off-road vehicle flips over in Polk County: ‘Horrific accident’
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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 ...
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 ...
Live: 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 ...