Daily Ridge | Polk County FL Local News, Crime, Schools & Events - Page 968

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

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

Entertainment & LifestyleRidge Events - November 12, 2026

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

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

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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Winter HavenAugust 19, 2024

City of Winter Having Hiring Cemetery Groundskeeper

LakelandSeptember 12, 2023

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

Winter HavenJanuary 15, 2018

39th Annual Winter Haven MLK Jr. Parade

Winter HavenJune 28, 2017

Crime Rate Drops To Historic Low in Winter Haven for 2016

LakelandJanuary 31, 2019

CSX Railroad Upgrades to Slow NW Lakeland and Kathleen Area Traffic

Winter HavenSeptember 15, 2020

Man Steals $3500 Necklace From Macys

Lake WalesDecember 29, 2019

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit Is Investigating a Hit-And-Run Crash With Serious Injuries in Lake Wales.

LakelandApril 2, 2024

One Person Killed In Small Plane Crash At South Lakeland Airport

Winter HavenJuly 5, 2024

Lake Wales Pastor Arrested For Solicitation Of Lewd Act

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Winter HavenJune 29, 2016

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

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BartowAugust 17, 2016

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Winter HavenDecember 28, 2016

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Haines CityFebruary 28, 2025

Commissioner wants more accountability for some city staff

Winter HavenApril 22, 2026

Former Winter Haven Commissioner and Mayor Honored with Official Proclamation