LAKELAND, FL (July 7, 2026) – On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, an arrest warrant was issued for 44-year-old Miguel Acevedo, following an investigation that determined he had falsified time slips for off-duty ...

A suspect who is in the country illegally was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for DUI and other traffic-related charges. Deputies conducting ...

HAINES CITY — Haines City commissioners are scheduled to discuss the results of their city manager candidate rankings this week as the search for the city’s next permanent chief executive nears its ...

Polk County officials and the Polk County Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3531 have reached a tentative agreement that would transition Polk County Fire Rescue to a four-shift, or D-shift, ...

Winter Haven — Polk County, Florida Daily Ridge provides comprehensive local news coverage for Winter Haven, Florida, reporting on community updates, city announcements, public safety, schools, local ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Organized Crime Unit has filed an additional charge against 47-year-old Gerald Cobbs, who was already being held in the Polk County Jail on charges including felony ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire to work as substitute school crossing guards for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Substitute school ...

The Mandalorian and Grogu's Big Screen Debut is Not So Big by James Coulter Seven years have passed since Star Wars last lit up movie screens. Disney once planned a full-blown cinematic universe, but ...

More than 50 new full-time jobs, each with an annual wage 200 percent greater than the county’s average annual wage, will be created now that county commissioners have approved granting a tax ...

For nearly six decades, Disney’s Carousel of Progress has offered guests a nostalgic tour through the evolution of the American household, celebrating each leap forward with its signature optimistic ...