POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Milton caused "an overwhelming increase" in the mosquito population due to widespread flooding, according to Polk County officials.
To help abate the mosquito population, aerial spraying will take place across the county the weekend of October 25-27 from dusk until dawn (approximately 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.).
Polk County Mosquito Control will be working with the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services to complete the aerial spraying while most residents are indoors.
Residents are being warned that they may notice low-flying aircraft applying the insecticides.
HOA violations involving woman's brown grass led to her being arrested and jailed for 7 days
A Hillsborough County homeowner is speaking out after she was arrested and spent a week in jail for what started out as HOA violations involving her lawn.