As historic winter storm races across North Florida, what's in store for Polk County?
This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic winter storm invades Florida.
Florida's snowfall record smashed as historic storm blasts Gulf Coast
A historic winter snowstorm has reached the Gulf Coast, smothering the region in Arctic air and dropping record-breaking amounts of snow on northern Florida.
Florida snow looks otherworldly. See the wildest photos on social media from the winter storm
In the wake of this rare snowfall, it's transformed the Sunshine State into an otherworldly winter wonderland, and social media is buzzing with stunning photos of icy beaches, sno
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issues snow, ice warnings ahead of historic winter storm
"The roads could become hazardous beginning this afternoon. There’s going to be ice, there’s going to be snow..."
North Florida experiencing snow, ice during historic storm
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Live Florida winter storm updates: Snow, ice, forecasts, impacts and more
A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.
Florida sheriff disagrees with Trump pardons, says cop attackers shouldn’t get away with it
One of those defendants caught on camera was Polk County’s Jonathan Pollock, who federal authorities said fought with and ...
Former substitute teacher arrested in Polk County for inappropriate relationship with student
A former Polk County substitute teacher was arrested Wednesday after having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
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Florida Silver Alert Issued For Missing 90-Year-Old Lakeland Man With Dementia
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 90-year-old Ronald James Riggleman, who ...
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Florida man arrested after lurking at children's bus stop: deputies
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they arrested a Florida man Friday after he was caught creeping at a children's bus stop.
Former Florida substitute teacher accused of sending sexual messages to 16-year-old
According to the sheriff's office, the man had been messaging the teen for about a year before the investigation began.
Florida sheriff encourages illegal aliens to self-deport ahead of Trump inauguration: 'Southbound and down'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was joined by several local and state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, at a Wednesday ...
Lakeland, Polk will commission Lake Bonny watershed study after Hurricane Milton's flooding
Lake Bonny saw historic flooding from Hurricane Milton, and the city hopes to find "projects and things to address" to ...
What Polk County schools had the highest and lowest graduation rates? State report shows wide gap
The four lowest-ranked traditional schools had huge drops in their grad rates following the COVID-affected year of 2020-21.
Florida sex offender loitered near children at school bus stop, deputies say
Jonathan Louis, 37, reportedly failed to notify his parole officer where he would reside after his release from jail in Lake ...
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Former substitute teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages to Polk County student
Earlier this month, a 16-year-old female student reported to her mother that she received sexually charged messages and pictures from her former substitute teacher, ...
Florida sheriffs make the case for DeSantis border security plan
Florida sheriffs are advocating for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ border security plan, arguing it's necessary to support President ...
Mosaic fined $30K over worker’s death at plant in Polk County
The death of a 29-year-old employee at the Mosaic plant in Polk County last year has led to multiple violations and over $30,000 in penalties being issued against the company.