Polk County, Hurricane Helene
Live Helen updates for Polk County: Watch out for tornadoes. And how much rain will we get?
Just how much rain can Polk County expect? And when will conditions deteriorate? The county's under a tornado watch Thursday.
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 Florida
Polk County Prepares for Helene - What We Know
The impact of Hurricane Helene will reach far into Georgia according to forecast predictions, and Polk County public safety officials are getting ready to respond to any emergencies that may
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 is what people in Polk County need to know about evacuations, school closings,
Tropical Storm Helene forms, heading to Florida. Polk County under tropical storm watch
A tropical storm watch was issued for Polk County. Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.
Polk County providing mutual aid to North Florida after Hurricane Helene
Polk County is avoiding a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, but officials and homeowners are still preparing for tropical storm conditions.
Polk County residents in flood-prone areas brace for Helene
Polk County residents who live in flood-prone areas are preparing for even more trouble from Hurricane Helene this week. Read more:
Live Hurricane Helene updates: What to expect in Polk County, plus closures and cancellations
The county is expected to see tropical storm force winds. Here's a look at the forecast and county preparations.
Couple killed in Polk County crash remembered as generous, with love for life, each other
Kolby Drees and Sara Tourte loved going to karaoke and darts tournaments together. The two were remembered as bright lights in the world.
Who are Polk County football's unsung heroes midway through the season?
We're five weeks into the 2024 football season and stars of Polk County programs have established themselves, but here are ...
Trial set in Polk County child rape case
A Bolivar man accused of raping a Polk County child is set for trial in May of 2025. Dallton A. Lebow, 21, is accused of ...
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‘We become lakefront property’: Polk County residents in flood-prone areas brace for Helene
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County residents who live in flood-prone areas are preparing for even more trouble from Hurricane Helene this week. “This is our lake,” said Chris DeRidder, ...
Officials identify three killed in Sunday night crash in northeast Polk County
Evidence indicates a 16-year-old driver failed to stop at a stop sign, which caused the crash. There were no survivors.
Polk Sheriff's Office is ready to send team of 40 to Panhandle to assist after Helene
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will send a team of 40 that includes deputies, emergency medical service workers, ...
1 person dead, 1 hurt following vehicle vs. tractor crash in Polk County
CLEAR LAKE, Wis. (WEAU) - One person is dead and another person is hurt following a vehicle vs. tractor crash in Polk County.
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When will Polk County football teams play following postponements? Here's what we know
Most of the rescheduled high school football games, except two, featuring Polk County public high schools have been ...