Just how much rain can Polk County expect? And when will conditions deteriorate? The county's under a tornado watch Thursday.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will send a team of 40 that includes deputies, emergency medical service workers, ...

The encounter happened around 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Lakeland area, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s ...

Hurricane Helene continues to power up as it moves through the Gulf, and much of the state, including Polk County, is under a ...

What can a storm the size of Helene do to Florida? A Cat 3 hurricane, as Helene is forecast to be when it makes landfall ...

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Central Florida as Hurricane Helene churns in the Gulf of Mexico, with expected ...

Almost all of Central Florida will remain under tornado watch through Thursday night as Hurricane Helene gains strength and ...

Sheehy and the other man training, Timothy Cherwin, had each done one flight already that day, taking turns flying and observing.

Evacuees from Pinellas County are heeding the storm surge warnings caused by Hurricane Helene and are seeking refuge in Polk ...

Eastern Florida State College women’s soccer goalkeeper Jessica Reis had one of her best weeks as a member of the Titans and was named the NJCAA Division I Goalkeeper of the Week on Wednesday. The ...

POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools announced today that all schools will be closed on Friday as severe weather is forecast ...