American Red Cross (Polk County Main Office): 863-294-5941 Crisis Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1386 Disaster Distress Hotline (emotional support): 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said deputies are on the scene of a fatal car crash at Powerline Road and Snell Creek Road.

The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1st, with Polk County residents still recovering from Hurricane Milton. NOAA predicts 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes.

Polk County said the Alligator Alley Trail at Circle B Bar Reserve is back open to the public as of June 4. The trail had been closed to visitors after being damaged during Hurricane Milton in ...