"I don't know where the rumor came from." Overall, it's going to take Polk County and Lakeland time to recover from the extensive flooding. Residents shouldn't be placing all the blame on Milton.

Flood waters have taken over Smith ... “I think there’s some opportunity for the county to come out and give us a little help,” said Smith. Polk County roads and drainage director Jay ...

"Additional linemen from Texas and Alabama ... Duke Energy said. In Polk County, the company's outage map showed 64,000 ...

“Residents need to stay away from there. There’s also significant flooding.” “At last check, 37% of Polk County was without electricity,” Foley said. “Hundreds of people are working ...

According to Roby Fire Department Inc., Highway 17 at Dogs Bluff has reopened. Highway 17 at the Roubidoux Creek bridge and ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County officials are warning of the potential for Peace River flooding as water levels continue rising. Water is flowing into the Peace River from central and eastern ...

A shelter for Texas County residents affected by flooding has opened at the FEMA storm shelter on First Street. According to ...

"Additional linemen from Texas ... Polk County, the company's outage map showed 64,000 without power Friday morning. “From downed trees and branches falling on our power lines to storm surge ...