A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Polk County has seen an “overwhelming increase in the mosquito population,” which has led to aerial spraying this weekend.

After Hurricane Ian rolled through Florida, the mosquito population surged from flooding, Polk County said in a news release. In an effort to control what the county is calling a public health ...

But its impact on Polk County is expanding. Pictometry was first implemented by the county in 2002. About 45,000 aerial photographs were taken of Polk's structural landscape.

For now, Lakeland, Winter Haven and Lake Wales have said they plan to rely on the Polk County Sheriff's Office when in need of aerial support.

Polk County's tourism strategy is paying off, with private businesses investing heavily in new attractions and accommodations ...