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Published September 11PCSO Arrests 57 Individuals in August for DUI
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 57 people for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs last month. One of the drivers arrested picked up his 3rd DUI. Of these arrests, 13 of them were involved in traffic crashes. Two of those involved in crashes had a…
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Published September 10Lake Wales, Frostproof and Winter Haven Nonprofit Programs Among Those Receiving Over $700,000 From GiveWell Community Foundation
By Carl Fish Polk County, Florida – Ninety-three nonprofit organizations serving Polk County are receiving a combined $717,537 through GiveWell Community Foundation’s 2026 Impact Polk grant program. Sara Hallett with GiveWell Community Foundation said the grants will support…
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Published September 10Live Music in Winter Haven This Weekend
Looking for live music in Winter Haven this weekend? Here’s where you can catch local musicians and bands from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday Cypresswood Pub🎶 Micah Madore from 6–9 p.m. Friday Cypresswood Pub🎶 Fever Band from 6–9 p.m. Somewhere Sports Bar🎶 B. Haven from…
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Published September 10Lakeland Commission OKs Drought Fines, Electric Savings, Uber Airport Fee and $400K Stormwater Plan
Lakeland Commission Approves Higher Drought Fines, Lower Electric Fuel Charge and New Airport Uber Fee City commissioners also approved a $400,000 stormwater planning project during Tuesday’s meeting. By Daily Ridge Staff LAKELAND, Fla. — Sept. 8, 2026 Lakeland residents could…
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Published September 10FHP: Wrong-Way Driver Arrested on Polk Parkway With 7-Year-Old in Vehicle
Troopers say a 25-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on the Polk Parkway before being stopped with a PIT maneuver. By Daily Ridge Staff LAKELAND, Fla. — Sept. 9, 2026 A 25-year-old woman was arrested early Wednesday after…
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Published September 10POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS
Bartow Sweeps Lake Wales; Winter Haven Tops McKeel 3-1 Yellow Jackets hit 7-0 on Tuesday, then fell to Strawberry Crest on Wednesday and sit at 7-1. Winter Haven takes a four-set road win in Lakeland. By Daily Ridge Staff POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Sept. 10, 2026 Polk County volleyball…
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Published September 10$1.93M Construction Contract Approved for Roundabout at Cypress Gardens Road Intersection
$1.93M Construction Contract Approved for Roundabout at Cypress Gardens Road Intersection by James Coulter To address recurring safety issues and traffic conflicts in the Cypress Gardens corridor, a roundabout is one step closer to being constructed at the intersection of Cypress…
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Published September 10Unresolved Hit-and-Run Case Out of Lakeland
75-year old Kenneth Williams was a pedestrian at the intersection of US 98 North and Marcum Road in Lakeland, when he was hit by a southbound vehicle at about 6:30 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021. Mr. Williams was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life…
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Published September 09Honoring Our Heroes – City of Winter Haven Hosting 9/11 Remembrance Event
City of Winter Haven – 25 Years since our country was changed forever. Honoring Our Heroes – Remembering the Day brings Polk County together to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and honor those who continue to serve – military, law enforcement, fire and EMS…
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Published September 09Fort Meade Commissioner Matthew Taylor Sues To Stop Recall Effort
By Carl Fish The ongoing effort to recall Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has moved from the political arena into a Polk County courtroom. Taylor filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to halt the recall process and have the petition against him declared legally invalid. He…
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Published September 09County Commissioners Approve Five‑Year Water Utility Rate Adjustments
County Commissioners Approve Five‑Year Water Utility Rate Adjustments by James Coulter To help pay for expected costs to operate, maintain, and improve the county’s water system over the next five years, county commissioners approved a plan to increase water rates and other…
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Published September 08$145K Agreement Approved for Design Services for Tower Boulevard Trail
$145K Agreement Approved for Design Services for Tower Boulevard Trail by James Coulter Lake Wales residents are one step closer to walking to Bok Tower Gardens after city commissioners approved an agreement to design a new trail connecting the city to one of its most iconic and…