As historic winter storm races across North Florida, what's in store for Polk County?
This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic winter storm invades Florida.
Florida's snowfall record smashed as historic storm blasts Gulf Coast
A historic winter snowstorm has reached the Gulf Coast, smothering the region in Arctic air and dropping record-breaking amounts of snow on northern Florida.
Florida snow looks otherworldly. See the wildest photos on social media from the winter storm
In the wake of this rare snowfall, it's transformed the Sunshine State into an otherworldly winter wonderland, and social media is buzzing with stunning photos of icy beaches, sno
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issues snow, ice warnings ahead of historic winter storm
"The roads could become hazardous beginning this afternoon. There’s going to be ice, there’s going to be snow..."
State of Emergency continues as Florida receives record-breaking snowfall
Ron DeSantis placed the emergency order into effect this week. The National Weather Service has confirmed this was a record-setting storm. The NWS said Milton, Florida, received 9.8 inches of snow. The old snowfall record was 4 inches in Milton in 1954.
Live Florida winter storm updates: Snow, ice, forecasts, impacts and more
A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.
‘More fun to groom’: Florida teacher exchanged lewd texts and sent nudes to underage student, police say
A former substitute teacher from Florida was arrested after he allegedly carried on an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student. The post ‘More fun to groom’: Florida teacher exchanged lewd ...
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Florida Silver Alert Issued For Missing 90-Year-Old Lakeland Man With Dementia
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 90-year-old Ronald James Riggleman, who ...
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Florida man arrested after lurking at children's bus stop: deputies
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they arrested a Florida man Friday after he was caught creeping at a children's bus stop.
Former Florida substitute teacher accused of sending sexual messages to 16-year-old
According to the sheriff's office, the man had been messaging the teen for about a year before the investigation began.
Florida sex offender loitered near children at school bus stop, deputies say
Jonathan Louis, 37, reportedly failed to notify his parole officer where he would reside after his release from jail in Lake ...
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Former substitute teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages to Polk County student
Earlier this month, a 16-year-old female student reported to her mother that she received sexually charged messages and pictures from her former substitute teacher, ...
Florida sheriff encourages illegal aliens to self-deport ahead of Trump inauguration: 'Southbound and down'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was joined by several local and state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, at a Wednesday ...
What Polk County schools had the highest and lowest graduation rates? State report shows wide gap
The four lowest-ranked traditional schools had huge drops in their grad rates following the COVID-affected year of 2020-21.
Polk County Public Schools restarts search for general counsel
If all goes as scheduled, Polk County Public Schools will interview finalists for the general counsel position by mid-April.
Florida sheriffs make the case for DeSantis border security plan
Florida sheriffs are advocating for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ border security plan, arguing it's necessary to support President ...
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Florida Sex Offender Behind Bars for Loitering Near School Bus Stop
A Florida man and registered sex offender is behind bars once again after police arrested him for loitering near children at ...
Mosaic fined $30K over worker’s death at plant in Polk County
The death of a 29-year-old employee at the Mosaic plant in Polk County last year has led to multiple violations and over $30,000 in penalties being issued against the company.