Sheriff’s deputy: ‘It was kind of difficult giving people food and water due to them wanting to help their neighbor’
Tag: Hurricane Milton
With 90% Restored, Lakeland Electric Provides Timeline for Remaining Customers
The utility has updated its outage map to give its best estimate for full power restoration in 10 of its 11 zones.
Flooding Increases as Rain-Swollen Rivers Push Water into Polk Lakes
In the days after Hurricane Milton, Lakeland residents struggle with flooding as lake levels continue rising.
Polk County Declared Disaster Area; Schools Closed Monday & Tuesday
Residents and businesses will now be able to apply for federal disaster assistance.
Lakeland Electric Restores Power to Nearly 65,000, With 21,000 Left to Go
Public schools: A decision is expected sometime this weekend on when classes will resume.
Lakeland Electric: Full Power Restoration Will Take At Least 7 Days
30,600 customers remained without power at 4 p.m. Friday; those with flooding can expect longer restoration times.
Photo Slideshow: Lakeland Recovers From Hurricane Milton
Around town, people cleaned up, mopped up and began the process of rebuilding.
Woman Struggles in Vain to Reach Ailing Father During Storm
When she called 9-1-1- to have him rescued, it was the height of the hurricane and she was unaware it was a life-or-death situation.
Live Blog: Lakeland Assesses the Damage from Hurricane Milton
Watch this page for updates throughout the day about how Lakeland fared and how to stay safe.
Live Blog: Lakeland Hunkers Down as Hurricane Milton Approaches
Watch this page for updates throughout the day as Hurricane Milton starts affecting Lakeland.
