A large, slowly-spinning system across the northern Caribbean and southern Gulf of Mexico could develop into something ...

While Hurricane Debby didn't pack much wind for Polk County, it was a rain-maker, for sure. The storm, which hit the Florida Gulf Coast near Steinhatchee on Monday morning as a Category 1 ...

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems ... Alafia and Peace rivers outside of Polk County, but not inside Polk's borders. The Peace River rose barely a couple inches since ...

Tuesday marks the 20 th anniversary of Charley, a storm whose name might still prompt shudders from some Polk County residents. When Charley churned into the county on Friday the 13th, it became ...

Polk County has released a documentary commemorating the 2004 hurricane season and the county’s role in helping residents cope with the three storms. Polk County’s Communications and Emergency ...

Couple welcomes newborn at Polk County Sheriff ... alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

The film, produced by Polk County Government Television (PGTV), reflects on the 2004 hurricane season, which saw a historically high four hurricanes hit Florida. Hurricanes Charley, Frances and ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Twenty-four students have started the school year in Polk County in handcuffs and kicked out of school after making threats, officials said at a news conference Thursday.

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo The state and county shuttered inland and beach parks, along with other facilities, ahead of the possible arrival of Hurricane Douglas, still a Category 3 ...

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems in the Atlantic basin, including newly formed Tropical Storm Gordon.

While Hurricane Debby didn't pack much wind for Polk County, it was a rain-maker, for sure. The storm, which hit the Florida Gulf Coast near Steinhatchee on Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane, ...

The film, produced by Polk County Government Television (PGTV), reflects on the 2004 hurricane season, which saw a historically high four hurricanes hit Florida. Hurricanes Charley, Frances and ...