A Winter Haven man found himself back in custody after an incident that began shortly after he was bonded out of jail in Hillsborough County. Deputies say 56-year-old Kevin Cole contacted his ...

Polk County Teachers Urge Approval of Property Tax Increase Voter Referendum to Fund Schools by James Coulter Nearly a dozen educators urged county commissioners to approve a property tax increase ...

A routine traffic stop in Orange County turned into a major drug bust after troopers discovered 46 pounds of marijuana inside an SUV earlier this week. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the ...

Norman Lee Borror, 88, of Babson Park, FL, passed away3, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1937, at the family home in Delaware County, Indiana, to Claude E. and Dessie M. (Lett) Borror. Norman served ...

Kids and teens ages 9-17 are invited to the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for a two-class hands-on crochet series during fall break to learn how to make a fall-themed plush! The classes are November ...

Dundee, Florida- Residents are expected to fill Dundee Town Hall tonight as the Town Commission prepares for the second reading of a proposed ordinance that would move the next municipal election from ...

You are invited to sponsor and decorate a Christmas tree along our enchanting Christmas Tree Trail. It will be located at the Lake Alfred Public Library grass lot. Once it is complete, it will be open ...

Forget the outdated nutrition advice that told parents to skip whole milk. A growing body of research is turning that idea on its head, making it time to rethink what "healthy" means for growing kids.

Looking for something fun for the kids to do after early dismissal? Bring them over to the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library on November 21 from 2:30–3:30 PM for an afternoon of creativity! Kids can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...