Daily Ridge News As Polk State College faces questions about its future leadership, two of Polk County’s most respected ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is urging houses of worship across the county to be alert for suspicious activity and to prepare for potential threats from individuals who may wish to harm worshippers.

Fatal Crash Shuts Down Portion of SR-60 Near Kenansville Road in Osceola County OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL (June 21, 2025) – A fatal crash occurred Saturday afternoon on State Road 60 in Osceola County, ...

By: Ethan Jones It is only when you look back that you remember the fond memories you made during summer road trips, ...

James Coulter The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) will soon have a new joint warehouse and facility to store evidence, ...

After nearly three years of construction and growing anticipation, Port 27 has finally opened its doors. Nestled on the ...

Last month, my family and I went on a 7-day cruise on the Carnival Jubilee. We sailed from Galveston, Texas to Honduras to ...

James Coulter Polk County commissioners have voiced their intent to help provide medical services to uninsured residents now ...

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 1:53 a.m., officers with the Haines City Police Department were dispatched to the area in response to a report of shots fired ...

A federal whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former Haines City employee has reportedly ended in a $550,000 settlement, according to the plaintiff’s legal team. However, city officials indicate that the ...

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY - In May, a potentially tragic situation was narrowly avoided in Haines City thanks to the swift ...

James Coulter Get ready to be dazzled by a spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination. For the first ...