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..."
State of Emergency continues as Florida receives record-breaking snowfall
Ron DeSantis placed the emergency order into effect this week. The National Weather Service has confirmed this was a record-setting storm. The NWS said Milton, Florida, received 9.8 inches of snow. The old snowfall record was 4 inches in Milton in 1954.
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.
‘More fun to groom’: Florida teacher exchanged lewd texts and sent nudes to underage student, police say
A former substitute teacher from Florida was arrested after he allegedly carried on an inappropriate relationship with a ...
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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.
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Legoland Florida guts entertainment department with 234 layoffs
With the holidays over, Legoland Florida is offering notice on an impending layoff of 234 employees primarily from its ...
What will the next cold front bring to Polk County? And should we start worrying about fire?
For reference, Polk County issued a burn ban in May last year when it averaged 507 KBDI. A seven-county area south of Polk ...
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.
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 ...
Polk County home listings asked for more money in December - see the current median price here
Polk County's median home was 1,806 square feet, listed at $196 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is down 2.1% from December 2023. Listings in Polk Coun ...
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 ...
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Protecting wildlife while connecting Florida
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Polk County Public Schools' graduation rate rises, but remains well below state average
The high school graduation rate for Polk County Public Schools improved by nearly four percentage points last year, the state ...