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Lightning 'underrated killer.' Where Polk County ranks amid the lightning capital of US
The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was Limestone County in Texas, which had had average of 125 flashes per square ...
Polk County legislative delegation to hold annual public meeting Aug. 12 in Bartow
The Polk County legislative delegation will hold its annual meeting Aug. 12 starting at 1 at the Polk County Commission ...
A day after historic rain fell near Polk County, more is on its way. What to expect from Invest 93L
A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...
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Toxic blue-green algae may be blooming in 3 Polk County lakes
LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...