A former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office who was previously investigated for allegedly stealing money from a suspect during a traffic stop has now been arrested on new charges involving ...

Daily Ridge News Polk Congressman Scott Franklin Led Florida Delegation’s Bipartisan Framework for National Farm Disaster Relief—Part of $21B Aid Plan and $676M Now Headed to Florida Polk County, FL – ...

Youth For Christ of Polk County (YFC) is honored to be the recipient of the 70th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) placed in the community by Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation (CCF). This ...

Polk County residents are feeling the full force of a Central Florida heat wave this week, with heat index values soaring to dangerous levels. In some parts of the county, the index has reportedly ...

The first Bojangles in Polk County is opening its doors to the public on Tuesday, July 29 at 6 a.m., but the Southern-style chain is kicking things off with a tribute to local heroes the day before.

James Coulter Superman has had quite a cinematic history at the box office. His first theatrical film in 1978 set the template for all superhero movies to follow, and the second movie proved to be ...

By: Ethan JonesFrom the crack of the bat to the smell of a freshly cut field, one thing is for sure: there is nothing better than going to the ballpark during the summer. That’s exactly what I’ve been ...

Daily Ridge News Mizkan America has announced it will permanently shut down the bottling department at its Lake Alfred facility, resulting in the loss of approximately 57 jobs. The closure is ...

July 20, 2025 Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) recently notified families and staff of more than $67 million in anticipated funding losses and delays for the upcoming 2025–26 school year. The number, ...

At only 12 years old, Khayari Henderson is racing past the competition — all while courageously managing epilepsy, a condition that sidelines many. A rising star in youth athletics, Khayari — known as ...

Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested one individual after a traffic crash fatality early Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at Snell Creek Road in Davenport and is still under investigation ...

Daily Ridge WINTER HAVEN, FL – Get ready for lift-off! LEGOLAND Florida is preparing to blast guests into a whole new dimension of family fun with the park’s first-ever indoor roller coaster, set to ...