Daily Ridge | Polk County FL Local News, Crime, Schools & Events - Page 1136

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

AuburndaleStaff Reporter - October 30, 2020

Ransomware Actively Targeting Healthcare and Public Sectors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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

AuburndaleRidge Events - November 12, 2026

This Weekend in Auburndale: Events for Nov. 13–15, 2026

Here's what's happening in Auburndale this weekend, Nov. 13–15, 2026. Every event below was checked against an official city, venue or organizer source. Featured this...

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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Must Read

Polk CountyFebruary 18, 2025

Polk County Board of Commissioners Approve Estimated $9.2 Million for 75 Additional Fire Rescue Positions

LakelandAugust 16, 2018

22 Yr Old Lakeland Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Alleged Road Rage Incident

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Polk Fire Rescue On Scene Of Wildfire In North East Lake Wales

CommunityApril 10, 2026

Save the Date for City of Lake Wales Cinco de Mayo Pre-Party Event

Haines CityMay 9, 2018

Cardboard Boats Set Sail At 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER TO OFFER “DIABETES SURVIVOR SKILLS” CLASS

Entertainment & LifestyleDecember 15, 2024

Lake Wales Christmas Parade 2024: Gallery

BartowDecember 24, 2017

Multiple People Killed In Bartow Plane Crash

Winter HavenNovember 15, 2018

Help Winter Haven Police Identify Identity Theft Suspect

LakelandSeptember 12, 2023

Investigation Leads To Dropping Of Most Severe Charges Relating To July 29, 2023 Lakeland Homicide

Indian Lake EstatesMay 15, 2017

UPDATE: Four Vehicle Accident Blocking Both Directions on SR 60 Near Indian Lake Estates

Polk CountySeptember 30, 2022

77 of 131 Polk School Sites Without Power – Latest Recovery Update for Sept. 30

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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

Winter HavenAugust 19, 2024

Save the Date for the 17th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in Winter Haven

ObituariesFebruary 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Thomas Anastasio

Lake WalesNovember 18, 2024

Approximately 558 Acres Eyed to Serve as “Gateway to the City” of Lake Wales

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of JoAnne Grace Sands