More storm-related closures are announced; city facilities and parks remain open, and solid waste pickups are unchanged.
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Polk Schools Will Close Thursday, Friday as a Storm Precaution
Lakeland, Polk prepare as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens and heads toward an expected Panhandle landfall.
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Debby Brings Rain, Wind, Power Outages to Lakeland But Little Damage
Lakeland Electric power outages peaked at 8,600 around 3 a.m., but were down to around 600 by late morning.
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Lakeland Prepares For Busier-Than-Usual Hurricane Season
The city is still recovering from 2022’s Hurricane Ian, with three roof replacement projects approved Monday.
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Polk County Sends Help to Battered North Florida
‘We got spared down here so we’re going to go up there and try to help our fellow linemen.’
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Relief as Hurricane Idalia Spares Lakeland
Lakeland Electric reported 10,019 customers lost power briefly, but nearly all were restored by Wednesday morning.
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Photos: Lakeland Prepares for Hurricane Idalia
Lakeland residents took time Tuesday to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, possible flooding and power outages.
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Hurricane Idalia: Latest Updates as Lakeland Prepares for Strong Winds and Rain
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in the Big Bend area north of Tampa Wednesday morning as a Category 3 storm.
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Preparing for Hurricanes as a Dementia Caregiver
A guide prepared by the Alzheimer’s Association and USF helps caregivers prepare for weather emergencies.
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Lakeland ‘Fared Well’ as Nicole’s Center Rolled Through
The tropical storm moved over Lakeland around 8 a.m. Power outages were fewer than anticipated.
