A program that helps families repair and strengthen their homes after disaster strikes, has just launched in Polk County.

James Coulter To improve communications during emergencies such as hurricanes, the Polk County Utilities Division has been approved to purchase emergency operations communications equipment and ...

Florida Democratic congressional candidate Barbie Harden Hall on Sunday suggested that a hurricane should hit "Alligator ...

The Floods were referred to the United Way, which worked with the non-profit, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida, and were ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — As efforts continue to clear debris from Hurricane Milton around Tampa Bay, Polk County has launched a debris collection map for residents to monitor the cleanup status.

At the peak of Milton-related electric power outages in Polk County, more than six in 10 residents were in the dark. On Monday in an initial assessment of Hurricane Milton’s impact, Paul Womble ...

Citrus County Hurricane Milton deaths: 2 A 46-year-old Inverness man died when he ran into a falling tree early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FOX 35 spoke with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd about the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and some of the rescues his deputies made during the storm. This included the rescue of a mother in labor ...

Citrus County Hurricane Milton deaths: 2 A 46-year-old Inverness man died when he ran into a falling tree early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Polk County officials announced that debris collection will begin Monday, Oct. 14, as part of ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton.

BARTOW, Fla — Polk County crews will begin Hurricane Milton debris collection on Monday. Officials said residents are encouraged to clean up storm damage and move debris to the curb for collection.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County officials discussed the county’s Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in a news conference Saturday. Polk County Emergency Management Director Paul Womble said ...