Polk County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
6 days ago · Child killed in fiery Polk County crash that sent 3 others to hospital: PCSO. A child is dead and three others, including a good Samaritan, were hospitalized following a fiery crash in Lakeland Thursday evening. November 8, 2024 10:55am EST.
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Oct 21, 2024 · 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. September 5, 2024 3:50pm EDT
Polk County prepares for high winds, extensive flooding from …
Sep 26, 2022 · POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding. "The water is going to be the story here," said Paul Womble, Polk County' emergency management director.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County updates & information
Oct 8, 2024 · LAKELAND, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Polk County need to know. Sheriff Grady Judd spoke with FOX 13 News about how Polk County is preparing for impacts from Hurricane Milton.
Two Polk County deputies seriously injured in shootout, suspect is ...
Apr 27, 2024 · LAKELAND, Fla. - Two Polk County deputies were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a shootout in Lakeland. Sheriff Grady Judd said a deputy was checking on a suspicious vehicle in Hunt Fountain Park shortly after midnight.
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.
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.
Tornado warnings caused by Hurricane Milton threaten Polk …
Oct 10, 2024 · POLK COUNTY, Fla. - We are beginning to see some significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton to our inland counties. An apparent tornado ripped through the Tropical Harbor Mobile Home Park around 2 p.m in Lake Placid.
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Aug 12, 2024 · VIDEO: Suspects accused of tunneling through wall to steal from Polk County thrift store. Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities. August 12, 2024 8:26am EDT.
Camper flips on Polk Parkway as Hurricane Milton bands move …
Oct 9, 2024 · The Florida Highway Patrol said the camper and a pickup truck flipped on Polk Parkway near mile marker 17. The crash blocked the two eastbound lanes on the major road in Polk County.