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6 days ago · Sheriff Grady Judd: Polk County mom, baby escape house fire ignited by ‘violent’ suspect. An argument allegedly over drug addiction ended with a Polk County mother and baby running for their lives to escape a house fire that killed a cat, which deputies say was set by a violent suspect. October 25, 2024 12:02pm EDT
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Oct 11, 2024 · Grady Judd: George Jenkins High student arrested for threatening mass shooting. A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. …
Polk County employee hit, killed by car during Hurricane Milton ...
Oct 10, 2024 · One person died in Polk County as Hurricane Milton moved through the region, Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed Thursday morning.
Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information
Sep 25, 2024 · Get the latest updates on storm tracks, models and more at MyFoxHurricane.com. Articles and videos about Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information on FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
Hurricane Milton recovery in Polk County: How can residents get …
Oct 12, 2024 · Polk County’s Emergency Management Director Paul Womble held a news conference on Saturday laying out the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Milton.
Polk County officials urge patience during Hurricane Milton …
Oct 11, 2024 · Milton is being blamed for the death of a Polk County employee who was hit and killed by a vehicle while crews were working on storm recovery in Fort Meade on Thursday morning. Officials said Bruce Kinsler, 68, was working with a crew that was cutting down a tree blocking U.S. 98 in Fort Meade.
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in …
Mar 5, 2024 · WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County.
SkyTower Radar: Polk County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Animated radar view of Polk County in central Florida, including Lakeland, Haines City, Bartow, Fort Meade, Lake Wales, and Frostproof.
Polk County Schools reopen after Hurricane Milton
Oct 15, 2024 · BARTOW, Fla. - Polk County will return to school this week after being out of class for Hurricane Milton. Students, faculty and staff will return to school on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Information regarding make-up days will be shared in the next two weeks.
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1 day ago · Polk County takes action after Milton causes spike in mosquitoes. Officials in Polk County say floodwaters also caused a surge in mosquito populations and have asked the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) for help. October 26, 2024 1:31pm EDT