Need fire, police, medical? Need to report a power outage or check on restoration? Here are some key contacts in Polk County.

Polk County residents should be prepared for sustained winds of at least 75 mph, more likely over 110 mph, with higher gusts.

Jamie Fitzgerald, who has served in the position since 2007, oversees five county departments including the election office.

Polk County will join 51 other Iowa counties under a burn ban due to high temperatures and dry conditions. Polk County's burn ...

Polk County schools are open Monday, but will shut down Tuesday for three days. Sandbag locations are opening across the ...

Hurricane Milton's forecasted track has changed little. The Category 5 storm will hit the west coast near Tampa Bay late ...

One person died in Polk County as Hurricane Milton moved through the region, Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed Thursday morning.

Hurricane Milton tore a path through south central Polk County, even passing through Lake Wales as a Category 2 hurricane ...

A Polk County employee was killed Thursday morning while helping with cleanup from Hurricane Milton, according to county ...

A Polk County employee was killed after being hit by a truck while trying to clear trees after Hurricane Milton, the county ...

The tragedy of this incident is compounded by the fact that Bruce Kinsler was killed serving the residents of this county,” ...

Dog named Benji found in debris after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida community ...