The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Lakeland after three individuals reported their vehicle was struck by gunfire. It’s believed the incident ...

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) members assisted in welcoming a new life on Tuesday, Aug. 19 in Highland City. Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighte ...

Elected in 2022, Mr. Nolte was serving his first term on the Polk County School Board, with his term set to continue through November 2026. He had been on medical leave ...

By Ethan Jones Every small downtown has its staple whether it's a favorite local restaurant or a unique attraction and downtown Lakeland is no different. Its newest addition, Pal’s Candy Shop, is ...

On August 17, 2025, Haines City Police Department Officers Elam and Ramirez conducted a traffic stop in the area of Florida Avenue and B Street. During the stop, the driver, identified as Jose Diaz ...

By Carl Fish, Daily Ridge News The Daily Ridge began looking into the July 22, 2025 Dundee Town Commission meeting after a resident, Michelle Lee Thompson, posted on Facebook expressing her ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved changes to expand youth turkey hunting opportunities on public lands, giving young hunters more time in the field. During its ...

In a heartfelt effort to bolster community safety, the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF) recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Auburndale Community Church, marking another ...

Newly released details from an arrest affidavit shed light on a violent incident in Fort Meade that left one woman facing an attempted murder charge. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrest ...