Daily Ridge | Polk County FL Local News, Crime, Schools & Events - Page 1062

Lake WalesCarl Fish - November 14, 2026

Another Polk County Bar Altercation Requires Life Saving Measures; Deputies Investigating

Winter HavenAllison - November 13, 2026

Winter Haven to Host Community-Wide Lakeshore Cleanup Saturday

Winter HavenAllison - November 13, 2026

Have Fall Fun at Break Your Fall at Garden Grove Church This Saturday

Winter HavenCarl Fish - November 13, 2026

Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Premieres Documentary on Polk Jail Rehabilitation Program Friday

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Technology

Polk CountyStaff Reporter - January 7, 2020

Enterprise Insight of the top Ten Cyber Security Initiatives for 2020

Enterprise Insight of the top Ten Cyber Security Initiatives for 2020 https://youtu.be/-YwB48uw0mM 10. Anti Virus or Application Whitelist Technologies. While Anti-Virus...

Lakeland

Lakeland

UF IFAS Extension Polk County Hosting Nature Sketching Course

Allison - November 12, 2026

Bartow

Polk County High School Football Week 11 Preview

Ethan Jones - October 30, 2026

Events

Lakeland Harley-Davidson to Host Family-Friendly Trike or Treat Event on Halloween

Allison - October 27, 2026

Lakeland

Lights Out, Game Over: Vikings and Stallions Settle for a 28-28 Tie

Ethan Jones - October 22, 2026

Latest News

Lake WalesCarl Fish - November 13, 2026

LWHS Bus Attendant Injured In Collision With Another School Bus

A bus attendant was transported to AdventHealth with non-life-threatening injuries following a crash involving two school buses on U.S. 27 in Lake Wales Friday...

Latest News

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Live Music in Winter Haven: Where to Catch Live Entertainment Over the Next Week

Allison - November 12, 2026

Lakeland

UF IFAS Extension Polk County Hosting Nature Sketching Course

Allison - November 12, 2026

Lake Wales

Downtown Lake Wales to Receive New Landscaping and Pedestrian Improvements; Additional Parking Spaces Coming

Allison - November 12, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Community Events: This Weekend in Polk County (Nov. 13–15, 2026)

Ridge Events - November 12, 2026

High School Sports

Lake Wales puts eight-game win streak on the line against New Smyrna Beach

Staff Reporter - November 12, 2026

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Florida

Florida & National

Florida Rolls Out Newly Designed Driver Licenses Beginning Wednesday

Carl Fish - September 29, 2026

Florida & National

Polk County’s Bobby Williams Puts Faith and Service at the Heart of His Grassroots Governor’s Campaign

Carl Fish - August 17, 2026

Florida & National

County Commissioner Treks Critical Corridor

Staff Reporter - April 29, 2026

Polk County Sheriff

Lake Wales

Another Polk County Bar Altercation Requires Life Saving Measures; Deputies Investigating

Carl Fish - November 14, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

PCSO Seeking Substitute School Crossing Guards in Lakeland Area

Allison - November 10, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Class Scheduled for November 7

Allison - November 4, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk Sex Offender Compliance Initiative Results In 25 Arrests Before Halloween

Carl Fish - November 2, 2026

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Lake WalesOctober 15, 2023

Scenic Hwy Totally Blocked In Lake Wales For Very Bad Accident – Roadway To Be Shutdown For Hours

Winter HavenOctober 3, 2019

Water Adaptive Event Offers Wet And Wild Time For People With Disabilities For Sixth Year

Polk CountyFebruary 27, 2019

Six Charged With Selling/Possessing Heroin & Crack Cocaine Near Winter Haven

FeaturedSeptember 15, 2024

A Festive Fall Treat – Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cake

Lake WalesJanuary 24, 2020

Lake Wales High School Student Wins MLK Oratorical Contest

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Winter Haven Police Department’s Retired Major Gay William Henry

Florida & NationalAugust 28, 2023

Air Rescue Captain Killed When BSO Rescue Helicopter Crashes

Entertainment & LifestyleAugust 23, 2025

Welcome, World Travelers! The Magic of Disney Animation Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Lake WalesFebruary 16, 2017

Indian Lake Estates Evacuation Order Will Remain In Effect Overnight

Traffic & RoadsApril 21, 2025

Truck Overturns in Vehicle Accident at Overlook Dr SE and Dundee Road

Haines CityNovember 2, 2018

Lake Eva Fall Festival Draws In Thousands

Polk CountyAugust 22, 2021

Winter Haven Beef O’ Brady’s Franchise Owner For Nearly 30 Yrs Passes

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Winter HavenJune 29, 2016

Enjoy a Blast From The Past This Saturday With Classic Cars at Cruisin’ Winter Haven

Lake WalesDecember 29, 2016

Lake Wales 16 Year Old Killed In Crash

Winter HavenDecember 21, 2016

Winter Haven 5 Year Old Bitten In The Face By Family Dog While Reaching For Fallen Christmas Tree Ornament

BartowAugust 17, 2016

Bartow 19 Yr. Old Arrested After Having Sex With 14 Yr. Old

Haines CityAugust 31, 2020

Balmoral Lights Up The Night With Back to School Glow Party

Business & EconomyAugust 7, 2025

United Airlines Ground Stop Disrupts Travel Nationwide, Echoes Southwest’s Recent Woes

Polk CountyJune 12, 2023

Polk County Parks And Recreation Hosting Virtual Fishing Derby

LakelandMay 24, 2021

Rock For Paws Rocks Out For Second Year