Daily Ridge | Polk County FL Local News, Crime, Schools & Events - Page 896

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

Lake WalesCarl Fish - November 13, 2026

LWHS Bus Attendant Injured In Collision With Another School Bus

Entertainment & LifestyleAllison - November 12, 2026

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

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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 9, 2026

Michael “Mike” Baccus, 74, Remembered for Faith, Generosity and Community Service

Michael “Mike” Baccus of Lake Wales, 1951-2026 Michael “Mike” Edward Baccus, 74, died October 26, 2026, in the emergency room at AdventHealth Lake Wales following...

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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

Community

Rockin’ on the Chain Founder John Straughn Announces Retirement and Leadership Transition

Staff Reporter - November 12, 2026

Auburndale

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

Ridge Events - 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

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

Polk County

11 human trafficking victims identified and offered services 31 child sexual predators arrested Two suspects charged with human trafficking

Staff Reporter - October 30, 2026

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Must Read

LakelandNovember 5, 2019

Tuff Shed Brings Tough Sheds To Lakeland

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeMay 11, 2026

Alleged Intoxicated Customer Arrested After Disruptive Incident at Restaurant in Davenport

FrostproofJune 1, 2020

PCSO Working Vehicle Vs Pedestrian On Hwy 27 In Frostproof All Lanes Temporarily Blocked

Winter HavenDecember 19, 2017

27 Yr. Old Haines City Teacher Charged After Having Sexually Explicit Conversations With 15 Year Old

Lake WalesJanuary 9, 2025

4+ Acres Annexed, Re-Zoned, and Re-Designated for Moving and Self-Storage Facility

Lake WalesJune 30, 2016

Tender Touch Pet Boutique: A Cut Above!

Polk County Sheriff's OfficeFebruary 22, 2017

Former PCSO Civilian Detention Clerk Arrested for Filing a False Police Report

AuburndaleNovember 28, 2016

Polk County Meals On Wheels Seeking Volunteers

Winter HavenSeptember 20, 2016

Theatre Winter Haven Announces the Opening of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Haines CityFebruary 3, 2022

Haines City Sewer Project to Close Johnson Avenue for One Month

Entertainment & LifestyleJune 2, 2023

Welcome, World Travelers! Come Get It TRON on TRON Lightcycle Run!

LakelandMay 30, 2016

Polk Deputies Arrest Man For Murder

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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

ObituariesDecember 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Peggy Jean Young Williams, 92, of Lake Wales

Florida & NationalSeptember 23, 2025

Horses with a Mission Hosting Annual Fall Gala on Oct. 4

Winter HavenAugust 17, 2021

Woman Conducts Fraudulent Return At Multiple Walmart’s Then Steals Cooler

Business & EconomyAugust 27, 2018

Victory Ridge Academy Begins Transition Program