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Polk County begins assessing damage from Hurricane Ian
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSurprisingly placid conditions greeted Polk County residents Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian...
'It's abysmal': Polk ranks 9th in US for pedestrian deaths. An effort is underway to fix it
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLAKELAND — The Lakeland-Winter metropolitan area ranks No. 9 in the country for the number of...
Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County earns spot on Great Florida Wildlife and Birding Trail
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 9 months agoNature enthusiasts in Polk County would be excused for assuming that the latest addition to the...
Many in Polk County still await return of power. In some areas, the water's still rising
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLAKELAND — The thrum of gas-powered generators and the whine of chainsaws provided the soundtrack...
Polk's widespread power outages and flooding persist, but damage and injuries are mild
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWidespread power outages continue to plague Polk County after Hurricane Ian. The storm's high winds...
What to expect: Polk under tornado watch and wind advisory as storm system approaches
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 5 months agoPolk County is under a tornado watch as a line of severe thunderstorms moves our direction with the...
Sewer issues delay Mulberry affordable housing project, leaving residents in limbo
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 10 months agoUnfinished work on a sewer lift station in Mulberry has stopped potential low-income residents from...
Shop local for Independent Bookstore Day! Here's a list of Florida book shops to check out
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 month agoLooking for something to read? Saturday, April 27, is a great time to browse your local indie...
How many Confederate memorials have been removed in Florida? How many are left?
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs fans filed into TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville at the end of November to watch the Jaguars...
Sanibel resident got a glimpse of her duplex. ‘It just was paradise and it’s Paradise Lost’
Miami Herald via AOL· 2 years agoImagine being cut off from your home, your neighbors, your world and your only glimpse of your...