The timestamps show the conversations occurred in July 2025, which was the same period when Daily Ridge was requesting information regarding several issues at Polk State College. These included ...

This Thanksgiving, Downtown Lakeland is adding a brand-new tradition to the holiday season. On Thursday, November 27 at 6:00 PM, the city will light the very first Christmas tree ever placed in Munn ...

The Gate Church in Davenport is gearing up for one of its most meaningful traditions of the year—its annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway. This community-focused event provides families in need with a ...

An Auburndale woman was arrested after police say she showed multiple signs of impairment during a traffic stop on Thursday night, according to an arrest affidavit filed with the Polk County Clerk of ...

Lakeland Police have announced an arrest in the 2018 murder of 14-year-old Rex Honors IV, bringing closure to a case that has remained unsolved for more than seven years. The suspect is the victim’s ...

Polk Sheriff's Charities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, is sponsoring a free turkey giveaway Saturday, November 22, 2025, at three Polk County locations (see below). We are ...

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews battled two large silo fires at a local business near the intersection of Lasso Lane and Maine Avenue in Lakeland Thursday night. Polk County Fire Rescue crews ...

Stars of Land of the Lost and Other Retro TV Shows Appearing at Bartow Con 2025 by James Coulter Sean L. Serdynski grew up watching the classic Saturday morning television show Land of the Lost. Now h ...

As concerns about childhood obesity and chronic disease reach crisis levels, public health experts are urging Americans to eat more fresh produce. For the first time in history, more children ...

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY - Studies show that every day, 22 veterans take their own lives, more than 8,000 lives lost every year. Veterans Justin Brennan and Coy Bope want to change that. Their ...

There’s plenty happening across Polk County this weekend! From festive family events to live music and community celebrations, here are a few local highlights you won’t want to miss. 🎄 15th Annual ...