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The latest on the new tropical threat looming for Florida, and Polk County's forecast

The National Hurricane Center said the system in the Caribbean could become a tropical depression later this week.

Polk County’s growing pains show what’s ahead for the rest of Florida

If you ever tire of the monotonous flatness of peninsular Florida, just drive through Polk County. The landscape there is dotted by massive mountains of phosphate waste, the result of companies mining the remnants of prehistoric bones.

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After Hurricane Helene, new tropical threat looms for the Gulf Coast. What you should know

The National Hurricane Center said the system in the Caribbean could become a tropical depression later this week. Why Georgians should watch closely

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Next tropical threat looming in Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring several areas, including a potential threat to the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Depression 12 is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by mid-week in the Atlantic,

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No other Polk school can match Winter Haven's first Hall of Fame class. Meet the honorees

The accomplishments of Winter Haven's 12 inductees into its first Hall of Fame class span high school, college, professional ...

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Polk State Haines City-Davenport celebrates growth of Polk County | Guest column

Within a 10-mile radius of the site, there are approximately 80,000 residents with a high school diploma or some college but ...

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Florida Gang Crackdown: “Drive-By Bye” Operation Nets 19 Arrests

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - In a major crackdown on gang violence, the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 19 gang members linked ...

UF researchers design sustainable leachate treatment facility in Polk County

A team from UF’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment believe the system can serve as a model for ...

As Polk County preps for Helene, sandbag sites open and schools announce closures

Sand bags and monitoring by school district and emergency management continues as tropical storm watch issued for much of ...

Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information

As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here ...

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24 Polk County students arrested for written threats since start of 2024 school year, authorities say

Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year in Polk County, 24 students have been arrested for written or online threats, ...

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Man arrested after leading deputies on pursuit from Polk County reaching 130+ mph

A fugitive was arrested in Florida late Tuesday night after leading authorities on a multi-county pursuit starting in Polk ...

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Polk County woman wins $1M prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game

A Polk County woman won a $1 million prize playing the Florida Lottery’s $5 million Triple Match scratch-off game. Mary Curatolo, of Haines City, claimed her winnings Thursday at the Florida ...

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Heard of Bo-Berry biscuits? A major chicken (and biscuit) chain is coming to Polk County

Polk Countians may only know it from trips up north. The restaurant, famous for its Carolina-style chicken, is opening a ...

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Help Polk County Sheriff Locate Winter Haven Man Wanted For Lakeland Armed Robbery

Polk County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating 19-year-old Latarius Matthews Jr., also known as "PJ," who resides in ...

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