Daily Ridge | Polk County FL Local News, Crime, Schools & Events - Page 916

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

Lake WalesCarl Fish - November 13, 2026

LWHS Bus Attendant Injured In Collision With Another School Bus

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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

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

DavenportCarl Fish - November 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ruth “Ruthie” Arce Alvarez

Ruth "Ruthie" Arce Alvarez, of Davenport, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was 66 years old. She was born on December...

Latest News

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

Community

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

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

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

Polk CountyMarch 12, 2021

Winter Haven Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Uber Driver

LakelandOctober 1, 2024

Propane Gas Leak At Sleepy Hill Elementary Sends 5 Patients To Hospital- No Student’s Involved & Situation Is Under Control

Entertainment & LifestyleAugust 21, 2024

Florida Railroad Museum North Pole Express Tickets On Sale Today

Avon ParkJanuary 2, 2018

Suspect Sought After Shooting & Killing Man In Avon Park Bar Room

Winter HavenJanuary 24, 2017

Chamber to Host Winter Haven Business Focus Groups

Winter HavenOctober 25, 2024

Dundee Town Hall Food Giveaway – Hurricane Milton Recovery

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Winter Haven Man Sentenced To 18 Yrs In Federal Prison For Enticing A Minor Into A Sexual Relationship

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Tropical Storm Beryl Forecast to Strengthen to Hurricane Over Next Few Days

LakelandOctober 23, 2021

39 Yr Lakeland Man Killed In Interstate 4 Crash

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

City of Winter Haven Using Lottery System To Select Names For Purchasing Stadium Seats From Demolished Chain of Lakes Stadium

Lake WalesJuly 10, 2024

PCFR Conducting A Rescue At Westgate River Ranch In East Lake Wales With Medical Helicopter Evacuation

Florida & NationalJune 11, 2021

Woman Claiming To Be 5th Grade Clearwater Teacher Arrested For DUI 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

Entertainment & LifestyleOctober 24, 2024

Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Hosting Spooktacular Ski Show

Entertainment & LifestyleMay 3, 2025

One Movie Later: A Minecraft Movie was…Surprisingly Good?!?

DundeeNovember 2, 2025

Dundee Residents Say Town Commission Unlawfully Extended Its Own Terms – Rally Planned Sunday November 2nd

Polk CountyJune 24, 2021

Local Children’s Author Takes Kids Dreaming “Into The Stars” With Third Storybook