Daily Ridge | Polk County FL Local News, Crime, Schools & Events - Page 1277

Winter HavenCarl Fish - October 14, 2026

New BayCare Proton Center in Tampa Expands Treatment Options for Winter Haven Cancer Patients

Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - October 14, 2026

Welcome, World Travelers! Dreamfinder and Figment Return to EPCOT

Polk CountyAllison - October 14, 2026

CareerSource Polk CEO Removed, Entire Board Dissolved, in Sweeping Reset

Crime & Public SafetyCarl Fish - October 14, 2026

Polk County, Florida DUI Bookings: October 1–7, 2026

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Technology

Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - May 12, 2020

Tech Tuesday: Application White Listing

Application Whitelisting is a technology that contains a list of known good applications and their file access privileges. Application Whitelisting works...

Lakeland

Lakeland

Polk State to Host First Victims of Communism Day Event November 5

Carl Fish - October 13, 2026

Lakeland

Florida Poly Tops MIT, Harvard In Career Outcomes Ranking

Carl Fish - October 13, 2026

Auburndale

Polk County High School Football Week 7 Preview

Ethan Jones - October 2, 2026

Auburndale

Lakeland Runs Away With It: Rushing Attack Fuels 49-14 Rout of Auburndale

Ethan Jones - September 29, 2026

Latest News

Winter HavenAllison - October 8, 2026

Catch a Flick and Make a Creature at WHRCC October 8

Families can enjoy a fun afternoon of movies and creativity this Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center (WHRCC). The center...

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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Haines City Woman and New York Woman Arrested in Posner Park Retail Theft Case

Carl Fish - October 13, 2026

Lake Wales

Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity to Expand in City’s Historic Core, Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned

Allison - October 13, 2026

Lakeland

Polk State to Host First Victims of Communism Day Event November 5

Carl Fish - October 13, 2026

Lakeland

Florida Poly Tops MIT, Harvard In Career Outcomes Ranking

Carl Fish - October 13, 2026

Lake Wales

Lake Wales Focuses on Furthering Redevelopment with $144M Budget, Higher Property Taxes

Allison - October 13, 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

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Haines City Woman and New York Woman Arrested in Posner Park Retail Theft Case

Carl Fish - October 13, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash; Lakeland Man Wanted on Warrant

Allison - October 8, 2026

Davenport

Pair Of Alleged Crooks Facing Multiple Charges After Tide Pod Theft Leads Deputies To Stolen Vehicle

Carl Fish - October 8, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Winter Haven Woman Arrested After Dead Donkey, Multiple Dead Cats Found At Property

Carl Fish - October 2, 2026

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Must Read

Polk CountySeptember 12, 2017

Countywide Curfew Is Still In Effect from Midnight to 5 AM

BartowJanuary 8, 2024

More than 100 Gifts Given to Bartow Children at Three Kings Festival

Florida Highway PatrolOctober 27, 2025

One Killed, Davenport Man Seriously Injured in Pasco County Crash on US-98

Entertainment & LifestyleDecember 4, 2024

Holidays on Central Event – Carry on Winter Haven Community’s Favorite Holiday Tradition

LakelandAugust 3, 2021

Two Men Sought For Burglary Near Kathleen Middle School

Lake WalesMarch 19, 2025

$223K+ in Additional FDOT Funding Approved for Lake Wales Airport Renovations

Lake WalesJanuary 3, 2021

Manhunt Underway For Suspects Who Assaulted A FWC Officer Saturday Evening In Lake Wales

DavenportSeptember 23, 2024

23 Yr Old Polk County Man Facing Federal Charges Of Armed Carjacking & Robbery In Davenport

ObituariesJanuary 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dr. Timothy Blair Swango, Local Veterinarian

ObituariesAugust 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Judith Lynn Cady, 82, of Lake Wales

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

AED Installed at Boys & Girls Club Citrus Center

Polk CountyMay 16, 2019

Fifth Rabies Case of 2019 Confirmed in Polk County

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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 HavenJuly 5, 2024

City of Winter Haven Announces Continued Discussions on Historic Ritz Theatre Acquisition

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Local Restaurant Must Change Name Due To Potential Copyright Infringement

Winter HavenJuly 23, 2018

Anytime Fitness in Winter Haven Celebrates Five Years with a Hurricane Party

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeMarch 2, 2018

Reports of Police Chase in North East Winter Haven Near Avenue T