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.

In total, Polk County has issued 165 evacuation orders while Henderson County has issued 29. Polk County's shelter for wildfire evacuees is located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus.

Polk County Shelter is available at 75 Carmel Lane Columbus, NC. Officials will hold a community meeting Sunday at 2pm, at 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus, NC. Update at 5:40 p.m. Saturday ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Walking up the historical stairs at the Polk County Historical Museum is the curator of exhibitions, Bartholomew Delcamp. While that might be his official title with the ...

As of the latest March 24 evening update, maps indicated that one fire in Polk County had hopped the Green River. Firefighters from across the nation are responding.

The Deep Woods fire burning alongside the Green River in Polk County, ... meaning their old maps are no longer reliable. The Black Cove Fire in the Green River Game Land has burned over 2,000 acres.

POLK COUNTY, N.C. — Officials said Monday that three wildfires in Polk County near Hendersonville have now burned over 5,200 acres. The North Carolina Forest Service and local units have been ...

Map showing extent of wildfires in Polk County, N.C., March 24, 2025 (From: North Carolina Forest Service) Firefighting Efforts Firefighting efforts are focused on the Black Cove and Deep Woods ...