The latest track still has it moving over Polk County at hurricane strength, according to the National Hurricane Center. At the NHC's 5 p.m. update, Milton had maximum sustained winds of 180 mph.

Hurricane Milton was a Category 3 as it approached Tampa Bay. Despite tornado warnings and flash floods, the worst is yet to come for Polk County.

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 ...

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

Polk County residents should be prepared for sustained winds of at least 75 mph, more likely over 110 mph, ... As preparations for Hurricane Milton were underway Tuesday, ...

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 ...

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.

BARTOW, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton nears landfall somewhere on the western Gulf Coast of Florida, officials in Polk County warn the threat isn't over once it does. First responders are ...

Hurricane Milton tore a path through south central Polk County, even passing through Lake Wales as a Category 2 hurricane near midnight. As Milton looms, Sarasota EDC gets ahead on recovery Tampa ...

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.

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 ...