Pets separated from owners in Polk County
Are tolls still suspended around Polk County after Hurricane Milton? What to know
Most tolls were reinstated Oct. 14. Tolls are still suspended for several counties in central & west central Florida after Hurricane Milton landfall.
Missing a pet after Hurricane Milton? Polk sheriff looking for owners of 76 lost pets
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it found 44 dogs and 32 cats during the hurricane last week. It's hoping to reunite them with owners.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Owners Of Lost Pets After Hurricane Milton
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control division is seeking the public's help in reuniting over 70 lost pets with their owners following Hurricane Milton. A total of 44 dogs and 32 cats were found wandering during the storm last week.
Where is gas near me? Hurricane Milton closed stations, caused long lines in Polk County
Millions of people evacuated from regions threatened by Hurricane Milton over the last few days, and many have been returning as waters recede and power is restored. But the rush of people on the roads and filling up generators and chainsaws are causing long lines and empty gas pumps.
Hurricane Milton: Polk County updates & information
LAKELAND, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Polk County need to know. No evacuations have been ordered. There are no closings at this time. Polk County will open 19 shelters on Tuesday, with three shelters being for residents with special needs.
Polk County Schools reopen after Hurricane Milton
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.
Polk County officials seek owners of 102 pets found during Hurricane Milton
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Hurricane Milton: Polk County roads 'incredibly dangerous,' blocked by flooding, hazards
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced that some roads were blocked on Thursday morning as Hurricane Milton continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to the area.
State-operated emergency shelter in Auburndale remains open amid Hurricane Milton flooding
A state-run emergency shelter remains open for Polk County residents, even as locally run shelters have ceased operations.
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Polk County residents: Sign up for text message updates and info on Hurricane Milton
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton a ...
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Facing an emergency during Milton? Here are some Polk County emergency contacts to keep close
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast with Polk County on its predict path, we've compiled this list of emergency numbers for residents. To navigate this list, Polk ...
Inhalation death from flooded golf cart battery brings Hurricane Milton toll to 25 in Florida
The death of a Charlotte County man after a golf cart battery exploded in storm surge waters is the 25th reported from ...
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Sinkholes in Florida after Hurricane Milton: What causes a sinkhole and how common are they?
Hurricane Milton left a lot of damage in its wake ... to get in or out was to cut through a neighbor's yard. In Polk County, Florida (which includes Lakeland, Winter Haven, Davenport, Lake ...