Polk County residents should be prepared for sustained winds of at least 75 mph, more likely over 110 mph, with higher gusts.

Polk County schools are open Monday, but will shut down Tuesday for three days. Sandbag locations are opening across the ...

On Monday, people waited in line for 4.5 hours at Loyce Harp Park in the south Lakeland/Mulberry area to get sandbags.

Polk County shelters will open Tuesday as Hurricane Milton makes its way to Florida. Do you need a shelter? Here's what to ...

The hurricane force damaging winds – those strong winds, they’ll knock down trees which will bring down power lines.

For the second time in three weeks, a hurricane is having an effect on high school sports. Because of the impending threat of ...

Polk County has opened sandbag sites as heavy rain is expected Sunday through Wednesday. Schools are carefully watching to ...

Polk County has opened sandbag sites as heavy rain is expected Sunday through Wednesday. Schools are carefully watching to ...

All-County secondary MyShawn McKinley and Jozia Scott each scored touchdowns, with Mckinley scoring an 80-yard kickoff return ...

Polk County's Emergency Management Operations Center was fully activated on Sunday, Oct. 6. Officials are preparing for ...

A tornado warning was issued for Lakeland as a storm with a possible tornado was spotted south of Medulla heading north.

A handful of Polk County teams have been putting up unbelievable performances on the backs of its players. State champion ...