Duke Energy's public county aggregate reports 8 of 153,486 served customers without power (0.01%) in Polk County. Published estimated restoration: 2026-10-14 15:30:00.
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…Florida Stays Dry through Wednesday… Rain Chances Across South Florida on Thursday and into Central Florida by Friday…A Dry Cold Front Passes through Florida on Saturday Bringing Drier and Fall-Like Temperatures… Coastal Flood Risk increases in Northeast Florida for the weekend…
This National Preparedness Month, plan ahead to avoid scams Recent violent storms, tornadoes, wildfires, heat waves, and extreme flooding are a reminder that severe weather and natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and with little warning. September is National Preparedness Month and it’s a great time to plan for whatever may come your way. Scammers are always looking for ways to steal people’s money and personal information. After emergencies, they often pose as government officials, charities, or contractors. Use the FTC’s site, Dealing with Weather Emergencies, to help prepare for a weather emergency — while avoiding the scams that often follow. To stay ahead of weather-related scams, get started now with these steps. Check your insurance. Find out if any of your home, health, or other insurance policies will pay for temporary shelter, replacement clothing, furniture, or other items if you are affected by extreme weather or a disaster. Organize important papers. Scan and upload PDFs of important documents to personal cloud storage. Make sure access requires a strong password and multifactor authentication. Do a household inventory. Make a list and take pictures of what
When donating, support those in need, not a scammer It seems like every day, a major weather emergency or natural disaster happens somewhere in the world. To help people affected by disasters like hurricanes, recent flooding in Nepal and Tibet, or recent earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan, and Colombia, you might want to donate money to help. Scammers know that and hope to steal money intended for disaster relief. Here’s what to know. To take advantage of your generosity, scammers might create fake charities that seem official. They claim to help people affected by weather emergencies or natural disasters. They also might impersonate well-known charity organizations, hoping that the familiar name will draw your donation. Either way, if you donate to these fakes, your money goes to the scammer, not the people in need. So how can you support impacted people without accidentally paying a scammer? Before you donate: Do some research. Search online for the cause you care about using terms like “hurricane relief” or “wildfire recovery.” If you get a request to donate to a cause on social media, research that, too. Don’t assume it’s legitimate because a friend posted it. Look charities up on
... Slow-Moving Frontal System Tracks Southward Over FL Peninsula Today... Widespread Showers and Storms Expected Today Across NE FL and Penisnula... Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for Most of Florida Peninsula Today... Interests in the Florida Panhandle Need to Closely Monitor Tropical Storm Isaias in the Southwestern Gulf ... Direct Impacts, Including Strong Winds, Storm Surge, Heavy Rainfall, and Tornadoes, are Becoming Increasingly Likely Across the Panhandle... : A slow-moving frontal system continue s to track southward across the Florida Peninsula today. W idespread showers and thunderstorms (90-100 percent chance) are expected today for much of NE FL and the Florida Peninsula along and ahead of this front. Morning radar imagery is already tracking a swath of light to moderate rain extending from West-Central to East-Central FL co-located with the stalled front. This swath of rain will persist through the day and eventually shift southward, increasin
Due to an emergency water line repair, One lane will be closed on the Southbound side of 6th St. NW, by the intersection of Ave D NW.
Duke Energy's public county aggregate reports 8 of 153,486 served customers without power (0.01%) in Polk County. Published estimated restoration: 2026-10-14 15:30:00.
Florida Department of Transportation and South-Central Florida Express Partner to Promote Rail Safety Ahead of Harvest Season Wednesday, September 16, 2026 GLADES COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One and South-Central Florida Express are continuing their railroad crossing safety initiative as train traffic increases significantly for the 2026 harvest season, beginning in October. Harvest season also brings more seasonal residents and travelers to local roads. In October 2022 and October 2023, collisions involving motorists and South Central Florida Express trains at the U.S. 27 crossing east of Palmdale Sand Mine and northwest of Moore Haven resulted in derailments, injuries and millions of dollars in losses. The incidents occurred despite clear, dry conditions and functioning warning signals and crossing gates. Following focused safety outreach, no train–vehicle incidents occurred at this crossing in 2024 or 2025. Continued awareness and safe driving remain essential to maintaining that progress. Motorists should allow extra travel time and follow these safety reminders: · Stay alert and obey all crossing signs, signals and gates. · Never dri
It might seem strange to have a fire rescue division that puts out fires and another that starts them. The Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff uses a land management tool called prescribed fire. Unlike destructive wildfires, prescribed fires are carefully planned and managed to keep both people and surrounding lands safe. Prescribed fire […] The post Land Management Through Prescribed Fire appeared first on Polk County Government .
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Feeds checked · Newest eligible story Oct 14, 12:54 PM EDT · 1 feed unavailablePOLK CITY, FL — After years of residents calling for improvements, Polk County is moving forward with a $90 million… The post Narrow, Congested County Road 557 Set for $90 Million Widening Project appeared first on Eye In The Sky News .
Reported coverage · Eye In The Sky News - Polk County (opens in a new tab)The Lakeland-area will remain under once-a-week watering restrictions through March 31, 2027, as Southwest Florida continues to face drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The post Despite Recent Rain, Water Restrictions To Last Through March appeared first on LkldNow .
Reported coverage · LkldNow (opens in a new tab)WINTER HAVEN, FL — During Monday’s Winter Haven City Commission meeting on October 12, commissioners moved forward with two major… The post $4.8 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Winter Haven Regional Airport appeared first on Eye In The Sky News .
Reported coverage · Eye In The Sky News - Polk County (opens in a new tab)Thirteen candidates running in the November election will attend a free meet-and-greet event Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St. in Lakeland. Two additional candidates will send representatives. The post Voters Can Meet 13 Candidates at Free Event at The Well on Thursday appeared first on LkldNow .
Reported coverage · LkldNow (opens in a new tab)Fort Meade’s former fire chief says he still does not know what specific directive he allegedly failed to follow after the city terminated his employment.
Reported coverage · Tampa Bay 28 Polk County (opens in a new tab)A predawn SpaceX launch delivered a spectacular sight for morning commuters and early risers across Central Florida on Tuesday. The post Predawn ‘Space Jellyfish’ Lights Up Lakeland Sky appeared first on LkldNow .
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