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Orlando Woman Charged With DUI With Serious Bodily Injury After Crash Critically Injuring 2 Young Children In Frostproof Crash

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32-year-old Ashauntie Cox (DOB 2/15/1991) of Orlando, who caused serious bodily harm to two children in her vehicle while fleeing from two crashes and driving under the influence, was arrested in Polk County on Friday, May 19, 2023, and charged with several felonies.

According to witnesses and information developed during the investigation, the first crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. on US Hwy 27 at the intersection with US Hwy 98 near Frostproof. Cox was driving a blue Kia southbound on Hwy 27 when she struck a grey Chevy Silverado pickup truck and then fled at a high rate of speed. As she continued to recklessly speed south down Hwy 27, weaving in and out of slower moving traffic, she rear-ended a 2016 Honda CRV while trying to pass between that SUV and the vehicle next to it which were both also going southbound. The victim driving the CRV was taken to Sebring Hospital, where he was treated and released with minor injuries.

The collision caused Cox’s vehicle to flip several times, ejecting two Orlando children, ages 5 and 8 years old. Both sustained significant injuries, and they were taken to Tampa General Hospital where they are both in critical condition. A 27-year-old female passenger was also seriously injured along her spinal cord, hip, and back. She remains at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in stable condition.

When deputies arrived at the scene of the crash, they detected the odor of marijuana and located a bottle of tequila in Cox’s vehicle. Cox was transported to the hospital and interview by deputies. Cox told deputies they were driving from Orlando to Avon Park to celebrate the 5-year-old’s kindergarten graduation. She admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day, and to having four shots of tequila. Her blood was drawn for further analysis, and she displayed several signs of impairment. 

She was booked into the Polk County Jail and is being charged with:

·        Three counts DUI with serious bodily injury (F3)

·        Two counts negligent child abuse with great bodily harm (F2)

·        Reckless driving (F3)

·        One count DUI with property damage (M1)

·        One count DUI (M2)

Further charges are pending the outcome of the investigation. 

“This woman had no regard for anyone’s life when she got behind the wheel intoxicated and then drove recklessly down a major highway, but what’s worse is the blatant disregard she had for the lives of the innocent children in her car. I expect a successful prosecution to hold her accountable—and let’s hope she loses her driving privileges if she’s released from jail or prison. Please keep these babies and their families in your prayers.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff

Lake Wales Man Found Hiding in Swamp After Fleeing from Police

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Lake Wales Man Found Hiding in Swamp After Fleeing from Police

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Last night (Oct 21/22) while you were sleeping (or trying to sleep in the Timberlane Road area of Lake Wales with the chopper making all that ruckus overhead), we were searching for John Riff, who fled on foot from a traffic stop in the area of Shellcracker Drive and Catfish Road. He buried himself deep in a muddy swamp, and a Lake Wales PD K9 flushed him out. Good boy!

Riff had a baggie of marijuana in the vehicle he stole, and he does not have a valid DL. He’s on felony probation for possession of meth. He was arrested and charged with: grand theft of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, driving without a license, and violation of probation.

In Loving Memory of Eula Lee Boyd DuBose of Lake Wales

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In Loving Memory of Eula Lee Boyd DuBose of Lake Wales

Eula Lee Boyd DuBose

October 9th, 1937 – October 18th, 2025

Eula Lee Boyd DuBose of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in St. Cloud, Florida.  She was 88 years old.

She was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina, to James Rufus Boyd and Virginia Ethel Hoover Boyd on October 9, 1937.  Eula graduated from the Mt. Zion Institute in Winnsboro in 1955. Following graduation, she moved to Columbia, South Carolina where she met Johnny Euell DuBose, who was serving in the United States Army and stationed there at Fort Jackson.  On May 2, 1959, Eula and Johnny were married and moved to Polk County, Florida.  They remained married for almost 63 years until Johnny’s death in 2021, and Eula lived continuously in the Central Florida area the rest of her life, mostly in Lakeland, Merritt Island, Kissimmee, and in the Lake Wales area.  During her life, she spent most of her time caring for her family as a homemaker, and she also enjoyed cooking and traveling.  Eula also was an excellent secretary, employed earlier in her married life at Lakeland Ford and Florida Southern College, both in Lakeland, and Findley Industries and Hunt Brothers Citrus Cooperative, both in Lake Wales.  

Eula was a faithful member of Churches of Christ in Kissimmee and Frostproof.  In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Laura Myrel Boyd Traylor, and her brother, James Carroll Boyd.  Eula is survived by her three sons, Johnny Jr., Thomas (Lisa), and Stephen (Jill); five grandchildren, Bethany (Josh) Schmucker, Bailey, Jack, Wyatt, and Blake; and one great-grandson, John Freeman Schmucker.  She also had many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Friday, October 24, at the Frostproof Church of Christ.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., with services following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Silver Hill Cemetery in Frostproof.

Cooking on the Ridge: Roasted Squash Soup

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Cooking on the Ridge: Roasted Squash Soup

Cooking on the Ridge: Roasted Squash Soup

by James Coulter

Autumn brings a bounty of seasonal produce: apples, pears, root vegetables, pumpkins, and squash. This roasted squash soup was my first time cooking with butternut, and it taught me a few valuable lessons.

The recipe calls for cutting up the squash into inch large chunks. Sounds easy, right? Well, it wasn’t.

Cutting the squash in half was the toughest part. My knife didn’t cooperate, and actually halving the squash took longer than I expected. And then I had to cut it into pieces.

I was told by a friend on Facebook that they simply cut the squash in half, roast it, then cut it up into pieces. Perhaps, I’ll try that next time.

Actually, halfway into cooking this meal, I realized I could have easily substituted the squash for sweet potato. Cutting up potatoes is much easier than cutting up squash. Again, maybe I’ll try that next time.

All things considered, the effort was worth it. The soup turned out creamy and hearty, lifted by onion, garlic, bacon, and warming spices. The cumin especially offered an almost taco or curry flavor.

Either way, it made for a good warm bowl of soup. Whether you prepare it from squash, pumpkin, or sweet potato, it’s sure to warm you up as the days get cooler.

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Roasted Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 cups of squash or pumpkin, cubed

• 4 slices of bacon, chopped

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 3 cloves of garlic, minced

• 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

• 1 tsp. salt

• ½ tsp. pepper

• ½ tsp. ground cumin

• ½ tsp. paprika

• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F

2. Cut squash or pumpkin in half, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt.

3. Cook in oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until flesh is caramelized and tender.

4. Let cool, then cut and peel into 1–2-inch cubes.

5. In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp, then reserve a few pieces for garnish.

6. Add chopped onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes or until soft and translucent.

7. Add minced garlic and cook for a minute or until fragrant.

8. Add roasted squash, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt, then cook for 1-2 minutes.

9. Pour in stock and cook for 8-10 minutes to simmer.

10. Remove from heat and blend until smooth, either with immersion blender or in a countertop blender.

11. Return to pot and add cream. Stir and bring soup to simmer or until all ingredients are well-blended.

12. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon. Add chopped chives or parsley.

DNA Evidence Leads To Arrest Of Lake Wales Man For 1985 Double Homicide

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DNA Evidence Leads To Arrest Of Lake Wales Man For 1985 Double Homicide

Lake Wales, Fla. (10/20/2025) –  On October 17, 2025, detectives from the Lake Wales Police Department in coordination with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and United States Marshals Service arrested Troy Adam Thorne (D.O.B. 11/03/63) AKA Logan Sinclair  for the brutal 1985 murders of Harvey and Margaret Bolser. 

The Bolser’s owned the Swan Apartments, located at 241 E. Seminole Avenue in Lake Wales and had rented one of their units to Thorne and Samuel Edward Jones (D.O.B. 06/26/60). On February 28, 1985, police found the Bolsers murdered inside Thorne and Jones’ apartment which had also been set on fire. Thorne and Jones were missing and considered suspects in the brutal slaying. Following an intense manhunt, Jones was arrested on March 8, 1985 and Thorne was arrested on March 12, 1985. 

Six months later, Jones was sentenced to life in prison, where he remains today at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution. Thorne however, was declared incompetent to stand trial and held under involuntary examination at various facilities up until 1993. 

In 2022, detectives launched a new investigation and began researching the case files, reviewing documents, analyzing evidence and conducting interviews. Utilizing advancements in forensic technology not available in 1985, original evidence from the crime scene was resubmitted to the FDLE crime lab where new DNA evidence was recovered. 

Working with FDLE agents, detectives found Thorne to be living a seemingly normal life in Tampa, Florida. They discovered that since his release from treatment, he had obtained a driver’s license, secured a mortgage to purchase a home, married, fathered three children, held and maintained various credit accounts and even filed police reports with law enforcement agencies. They also learned he was arrested in 1995 for retail theft in Hillsborough County and served a six month probation sentence after pleading guilty to that crime.  

On October 16, 2025, a Polk County Grand Jury indicted Thorne on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder and one count of arson. The following day, he was arrested at his Tampa residence and is currently being held in the Polk County Jail with no bond. 

Now, more than 40 years later, Troy Thorne will face the consequences for his involvement in the murder of Margaret and Harvey Bolser.  

This case remains active as it enters the judicial system, therefore no additional details or information will be released at this time.

No Trick-or-Treating? No Problem! Here’s 6 Spooktacular Alternatives for Halloween Fun

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No Trick-or-Treating? No Problem! Here’s 6 Spooktacular Alternatives for Halloween Fun

No Trick-or-Treating? No Problem! Here’s 6 Spooktacular Alternatives for Halloween Fun

by James Coulter

Can’t go trick-or-treating this Halloween, but still want fun and safe activities to do with your young ones? Whether your little ones are too skittish or you simply don’t have the time and money, here are some fun alternatives to trick-or-treating:

1. Candy Scavenger Hunt. Here’s a fun way for kids to have their fun and candy, too. Hide small candy and other fun trinkets around your house or in your yard. Then give your young ones a checklist of clues on where they can find these sweet treats. Be creative and write riddles for them to solve. (For children still learning to read, use picture clue cards.) Your young ones will have a fun time hunting for their candy, almost like a Halloween Easter egg hunt!

2. Halloween Arts and Crafts. Spend Halloween night making not-so-scary arts and crafts. Turn old toilet paper rolls into funny monsters by sticking on googly eyes, stickers, pom-poms, and pipe cleaners for arms. Or turn paper plates into spiders by painting them, attaching pipe cleaners or streamers for arms, and then applying googly eyes, then use yarn to hang them up (you can even weave a web from white yarn). Or turn your child’s handprint into a unique jack-o-lantern by either tracing their hands on orange paper or having them apply their handprint with orange paint, then coloring in the eyes, leaves, and stem with colored marker.

3. Halloween Fun and Games. Have some fun indoors or out with these simple games. Play monster or ghost freeze in a nice open space with kid-friendly Halloween songs like “Monster Mash” or “Five Little Pumpkins.” Or go Halloween bowling: decorate plastic bottles as ghosts and monsters and have your kids knock them over with a plastic ball or even a small pumpkin. Or try your hand at a pumpkin ring toss. Set up real or faux pumpkins in an open area and have your little ones try their luck at tossing rings onto their stems.

4. Halloween Story Time. Having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card. Check out some Halloween-themed storybooks, then set up a “reading fort” by stacking pillows or going under a table. Add to the “spoopy” ambience by dimming the lights and using glow sticks.

5. Family-Friendly Halloween Movies. Obviously, it’s not a good idea to make your young child watch the latest bloody, gory R-rated slasher flicks. Fortunately, there are plenty of G and PG-rated Halloween-themed movies for young children. Some family-friendly classics include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Casper, Coraline, and Ghostbusters. Many of these movies are available to stream or rent. Be sure to check ratings and content warnings to ensure they’re the right films to show your kids. And be attentive to how your child reacts. If it gets too scary for them, you can always change it to their favorite movie. And be sure to pop some popcorn.

6. Halloween Sensory Bins. Sometimes Halloween can be a little overstimulating with the many spooky sights and sounds, especially for neurodivergent children. Consider Halloween-themed sensory bins to help children relax and unwind from any potential sensory overload, or to simply give them a low-stimulation activity. Fill a plastic bin with your choice of filler, and add themed items like plastic pumpkins, bats, spiders, and bugs. Be sure to add bright and friendly objects, and avoid anything too scary or creepy. Glow-in-the-dark filler and objects are especially ideal for dark, soothing environments with black lights. Be sure to play low-intensity music or white noise.

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Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Hosts Free Family Fun Day Nov. 22

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Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Hosts Free Family Fun Day Nov. 22

Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor adventure and family fun at the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at McLean Cabin on School Bus Road in Frostproof and is completely free to attend.

Families can enjoy a variety of activities including guided nature hikes at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., a Touch-a-Truck experience, and nature crafts for all ages. Guests can also take part in a McLean Cabin history tour and snap photos with Smokey Bear and other fun photo opportunities.

Visitors will also have an early opportunity to purchase a cut-your-own Florida sand pine Christmas tree for just $10 (exact cash only—bring your own hand saw).

For directions, scan the QR code on the flyer or call (863) 589-0545.

Hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Forest Service, this event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season surrounded by nature and community.

Dr. Paul Bearer: Showing Horrible Old Movies, Telling Even More Horrible Puns

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Dr. Paul Bearer: Showing Horrible Old Movies, Telling Even More Horrible Puns

Dr. Paul Bearer: Showing Horrible Old Movies, Telling Even More Horrible Puns

by James Coulter

If you watched local television in Central Florida over the past 50 years, you likely know Dr. Paul Bearer, the campy horror-host character who introduced cheesy horror flicks and groan-worthy puns.

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Created in 1973 by actor Dick Bennick Sr., Dr. Paul Bearer hosted WTOG Tampa’s Creature Feature, presenting “horrible old movies” and telling even more horrible puns. Bennick continued the role until his passing in 1995, making Dr. Paul Bearer the longest-running horror host on American television.

With the blessing of Bennick’s widow, actor Richard Koon revived the character. He first performed the role as a tribute in 2009. Having grown up watching the original Dr. Paul Bearer, he was motivated by other fans who wanted to pass that nostalgia onto their children.

“I guess I was in the right place at the right time,” he said. “I heard so many people saying, ‘Oh, the memories we had growing up. I wish my children could have those same memories.’ And [so] I dove into it [that role].”

Upon visiting a fan expo in Lakeland in 2015, he met with Butch Patrick (the actor who played Eddie Munster on The Munsters) and his producer. He would later receive an email from that producer offering to promote him.

Ten years later, Koon now plays the character as the host of the eponymous Dr. Paul Bearer’s Creature Feature on NOST (The Nostalgia Network) every Saturday at 9 PM.

Dr. Paul Bearer has made many guest appearances across Central Florida, especially right here in Polk County, appearing at events like Syfy Bartow and even alongside our very own honorable Sheriff Grady Judd.

Even though filming episodes can prove taxing, Koon loves coming up with clever wordplay. In fact, he loves his role so much, he even enjoys watching his own performances.

“I enjoy watching myself,” he said. “I have the gift of forgetting what I did, and when I see it, I’m like, ‘That’s funny!'”

Dr. Paul Bearer recently appeared on the Chattin on the Ridgepodcast to discuss his decade-long career as the Master of Scare-emonies. Listen to the full episode on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/chattin-on-the-ridge/episodes/ep-69-dr-paul-bearer

One Movie Later: KPop Demon Hunters is the Best Animated Film of 2025

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One Movie Later: KPop Demon Hunters is the Best Animated Film of 2025

One Movie Later: KPop Demon Hunters is the Best Animated Film of 2025

by James Coulter

If you told me a decade ago that Sony Pictures Animation would be releasing animated movies better than Disney, I would have cocked an eyebrow. Back then, Sony was infamous for releasing dreck like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and The Emoji Movie.

However, within the past half decade, Sony has upped it game with movies that have blown Disney out of the water, releasing such stunning animated masterpieces like the Spider-Verse films, Mitchells vs. the Machines, and their biggest hit yet, KPopDemon Hunters.

Since its debut earlier this summer, KPop Demon Hunters has become a surprise hit. Not only has it become Netflix’s most-watched original title with 266 million views, but its soundtrack became the first to have four of its songs reach the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. But is KPop Demon Hunters really “Golden”? Or is it a film deserving of a “Take Down”?

KPop Demon Hunters follows three girls: Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. When they’re not busting rhymes as the K-pop trio Huntrix, they’re busy busting up demons as demon hunters. Their music also creates Honmoon, a magical barrier between the human and demon world.

However, when a group of demons disguised as a boy band enter the music scene, not only do their demonic melodies threaten to destroy the Honmoon, but also to knock Huntrix off the top of the music charts. Can the demon-hunting trio save the world and their title as the hottest K-pop bands?

KPop Demon Hunters is what you would get if you crossed Buffy: The Vampire Slayer with Jem and the Holograms. Of course, its overall anime aesthetic, especially with its magical girl characters slaying demons, makes it more comparable to anime like Sailor Moon and Demon Slayer.

Like many recent animated films like the Spider-Verse films and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, this movie’s art style offers a unique blend of 2-D and 3-D animation, resulting in a visually-stunning film that looks like a Japanese anime brought into the third dimension.

The art style shines brightest through its characters’ over-the-top expressions, like when the K-pop trio gorge themselves on a Korean snack platter before their big concert. One notable example is when the band’s energetic, bubbly rapper, Zoey, fawns over a hot guy’s abs, with her eyes turning into hearts, then ab-shaped corn cobs, and the popping into popcorn that her band mater, Mira, starts eating.

The movie’s creator and co-director, Maggie Kang, previously worked on Disney films like Ralph Breaks the Internet. She’s on record calling KPop Demon Hunters her “love letter to K-pop and Korean roots”, with the aim of the movie to combine modern Korean music and culture with ancient mythology and demonology. I know nothing about anything Korean, but from the looks of it, she seemed to do a good job.

Undoubtedly, with the story being about a K-Pop band, the movie’s most shining aspect is its music. The songs are certainly deserving of topping the Billboard charts. As they not only serve as catchy pop songs in their own right, but, like any good number in a movie musical, put words and music to the emotions of its characters. (My favorite song is the rival band’s hit song “Soda Pop.”)

As for the story, not only is the movie’s biggest conflict between the main characters and the rival band, but also the inner conflict experienced by one of the main characters. No spoiler, but one of the characters has a deep dark secret they’ve kept hidden from everyone else and which they feel could jeopardize their mission if it’s revealed.

Also, no spoilers, but like most female-led action films, the movie involves one of the characters falling in love with a “bad boy”, one whose tragic past not only allows him to connect with that character and her secret, but also flesh out his character as a sympathetic villian.

Hands down, KPop Demon Hunters is the best animated movie of the year. Both it and other animated films by other animation studios have been giving Disney a run for its money. Not helping has been how the House of Mouse has been releasing forgettable flicks like Elio, Moana 2, and Wish. If Disney wants to reclaim its title as the most influential animation studio, then it better start taking notes from films like this one.

These K-pop stars don’t just slay demons. They slay mice!

The Wicked Tales of Lake Ashton Haunted House! 

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The Wicked Tales of Lake Ashton Haunted House! 

Presented by Lake Ashton Performing Arts Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Dare to enter the Enchanted Haunted Forest, where witches chant and warlocks plot in the shadows. It’s not just a haunted house—it’s a chilling journey through twisted trees, eerie whispers, and spine-tingling surprises.

Inside these haunted walls, fear meets fantasy. Navigate foggy paths, dodge mischievous spirits, and uncover secrets that dance between illusion and reality.

Survive the scares and earn your reward—sweet treats await those who brave the thrills and emerge on the other side!

Join us for a night of fright, fun, and festive fear.

October 30 and 31 at Lake Ashton Clubhouse

4141 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales, Florida, 33859

Ticket info here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lake-ashton-performing-arts-corporation/the-wicked-tales-of-lake-ashton?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7PaVELZFSoqgA3JoO7yLG1QVkOiZ6RlrC_LzBxSdwMgN-Kpq_hsppY4kiZ6w_aem_vuOOXAoPxOVCs1L-ZozG5A#

No Tricks, Just Treats: Halloween Safety Tips for Polk County Families

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No Tricks, Just Treats: Halloween Safety Tips for Polk County Families

No Tricks, Just Treats: Halloween Safety Tips for Polk County Families

by James Coulter

Halloween is right around the corner. Soon, children of all ages will don their best costumes, go door-to-door, and ask for treats to fill their bags and baskets.

However, this fun yearly “treat” can prove quite tricky if the proper safety precautions are ignored. Here are a few common-sense safety tips to ensure a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience.

1. Select Safe Costumes. A safe Halloween always starts with a safe costume. Choose well-fitting, flame-resistant costumes. Have your children try on their costumes first to ensure they fit properly. Oversized costumes that are too long and loose can pose tripping hazards, especially when navigating stairs or uneven sidewalks.

2. Choose Face Paint Over Masks. Masks can obstruct your child’s vision. As such, face painting is a much safer alternative. However, if your young ones insist on wearing masks, make sure the eye holes are wide enough to provide proper vision, and that the inside of the masks offers proper ventilation.

3. Plan Ahead. Plan your trick-or-treating route ahead of time. Plan a meeting spot in a well-lit location in case anyone becomes separated. Make sure your child has their home address and phone number memorized. Otherwise, provide them with ID stickers or wristbands with parental contact information. And make sure cell phones are fully charged in case of an emergency.

4. Walk in Groups. Trick-or-treating with friends and family isn’t simply more fun but safer. Have your young children travel in a group supervised by an adult or an older child. And make sure the only strangers they talk to are the ones they meet door-to-door offering candy.

5. Travel in Well-Lit Areas. An hour or two before sunset (around 5 pm) is the best time to go trick-or-treating, as the daylight will ensure safe travels. If you end up trick-or-treating after dark, be sure to walk on well-lit streets and sidewalks and avoid unlit paths and areas, especially alleys. And be sure to wear bright clothing, reflective tape and stickers, or glow sticks to remain visible to automobiles and other pedestrians. Return home around 9 PM.

6. Practice Street Safety. Be as careful walking and crossing streets at night as you are during the day. Only cross at intersections, and avoid busy roads and streets. Walk on the side of the road or on sidewalks, and use crosswalks when crossing. Before crossing, look both ways and listen for oncoming vehicles. Very young children should hold the hands of an adult or older child.

7. Inspect Candy Carefully. Never let your children consume unwrapped candy. Wait until returning home before eating candy. Check wrappers and packaging carefully to ensure the candy is unopened. For children with food allergies, read the list of ingredients for any potential allergens. Homes with teal pumpkins signify allergy-safe non-food treats. Remove and avoid any small candies that can prove to be choking hazards for very young children.

8. Attend Family-Friendly Events. Many cities across Polk County host trunk or treats, indoor and outdoor Halloween parties, and other fun events for children and families. Bartow hosts its Annual Halloween Parade and Carnival on Thurs. Oct. 30, starting at 4 PM. Frostproof will be hosting a street dance with citywide trick or treating on Fri., Oct. 25, starting at 6 PM. Polk State College will be hosting Trick-or-Treat with Sheriff Judd at their Lakeland campus on Sat. Oct. 18, starting at 6 PM. Many local schools and churches host trunk or treat events, and many community centers host Halloween parties. Check city calendars and websites for listings of upcoming events.

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