Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information
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WEBSep 5, 2024 · New Lakeland VA Clinic opens as Polk County's veteran population grows. For veterans living in Polk County, the only option to get to a VA hospital was to drive to Tampa or to Orlando, but now there's a closer option. July 26, 2024 5:59pm EDT
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WEBJan 6, 2021 · Polk County home health aide accused of sleeping on the job arrested in man’s death: ‘He was old anyway' A home health aide in Polk County is being held without bond after investigators say she fell asleep, and an 86-year-old man died in her care. September 30, 2024 1:44pm EDT
Accused drunk driver kills 5-year-old girl, injures 2 others in head …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said she was killed instantly. The child’s mother, 32-year-old Jacqueline Nichols, was driving the van at the time of the crash and was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
Polk County prepares for high winds, extensive flooding from …
WEBSep 26, 2022 · POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding. "The water is going to be the story here," said Paul Womble, Polk County' emergency management director.
Polk County ‘mostly spared’ by Hurricane Helene
WEBSep 27, 2024 · According to a county spokesperson, there was only one tornado warning in the county Thursday evening, leaving no apparent damage. The top wind speed recorded in Polk was 59 mph in Fort Meade. Two homes reportedly were damaged by falling trees, but there was no word of injuries.
Two Polk County deputies seriously injured in shootout, suspect is ...
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds a news conference with the latest information on a shootout Saturday morning in Lakeland that seriously injured two deputies. Judd said a man in the vehicle, who hasn't been identified yet, did not cooperate with the deputy who asked him to get out of the car.
24 Polk County students arrested for written threats since start of ...
WEBSep 19, 2024 · POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year in Polk County, 24 students have been arrested for written or online threats, Superintendent Fred Heid announced on Thursday.
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Polk County human trafficking bust: 228 arrested. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on a human trafficking bust that led to 228 arrests and 13 potential victims rescued.
Grady Judd: Over 100 suspects arrested, 57 guns seized during …
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his agency began investigating gang drive-by shootings in 2019 after gang members disrespected the grave of a teenager who drowned. According to Judd, the gang members took videos of them dancing on the teen’s grave and posted them on social media.