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As Hurricane Ian brings dangerous storm surge, high winds and flooding rain to Florida, here's a look at power outages around Lakeland, Polk County.
Credit: Florida Department of Environmental Protection/SIRs Data Map In the case of the sinkhole in Lakeland, Polk County officials said the sinkhole was likely caused by nearby drilling.
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A retiring naval officer and commercial flight instructor used a combination of jet fuel and creativity to spread holiday cheer across Florida just in time for Christmas.