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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 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 11City of Winter Haven Announces Sign Ups for Sunset Kayak Eco-Tour
Kayak tours are back for the Fall! Tickets open now for a sunset tour on Lake Jessie on Wednesday, September 16th from 5 to 7pm. Meeting at Jack Brown’s Sea Plane Base. All kayaking events are pending weather, participants will be updated on cancellations via mobile and email…
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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 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 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 08Winter Haven City Commission Weighs $6.1K Pay Raise for Commissioners, $6.5K for Mayor
Winter Haven City Commission Weighs $6.1K Pay Raise for Commissioners, $6.5K for Mayorby James Coulter With a statewide amendment threatening to shrink municipal revenues, Winter Haven commissioners are debating whether now is the right time to boost their own pay. At their…
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Published September 04Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schools
Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schoolsby James Coulter Approximately 13 townhomes are proposed to be constructed to provide transitional affordable housing for families with school-aged children after Winter Haven…
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Published September 03City of Winter Haven Announces Lane Closure for Evening of September 3
A lane closure on Ave M NW from Unity Way NW to 1st St NW will begin Thursday, September 3, 2026 until Friday, September 4, 2026. The lane will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. during these dates. Please follow all posted detours and exercise extra caution when driving in…
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Published September 02Polk County High School Football Preview Week 3
By Ethan Jones After another week of action-packed high school football, we now head into week 3 of the high school football season. Where we have some good matchups in store for you once again, with that being said, Week 3 is here, and the honeymoon is over. Teams have had a…
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Published August 31Winter Haven Hospital’s Bostick Heart Center Named Title Sponsor of Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation’s “Saving Lives Matters” Event
Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation is preparing for its annual “Saving Lives Matters” event, set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Tanner’s Lakeside Restaurant. This year, Winter Haven Hospital’s Bostick Heart Center is stepping up for the second time as the event’s Title Sponsor,…
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Published August 31Culpepper Cardiac Foundation Places AED No. 102 at Tipsy Hen Following Old Man Frank’s Bikers Bash
The Culpepper Cardiac Foundation has placed its 102nd automated external defibrillator (AED) at Tipsy Hen in Winter Haven, thanks to proceeds from Old Man Frank’s Bikers Bash. The AED was placed last Monday at Tipsy Hen, providing another potentially lifesaving resource in the…