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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Currently On Scene Of Possible Armed Suspect In A Babson Park Home
Update: As of 1:50pm the suspect has been apprehended by law enforcement! It may be several hours before all details are released per PCSO....
PCFR Conducting A Rescue At Westgate River Ranch In East Lake Wales With Medical Helicopter Evacuation
A call came into the Polk County Sheriff’s Office dispatch regarding a rescue incident occurring at Westgate River Ranch in East Lake Wales. According...
In Loving Memory of Emily Shade
Emily Shade, 85, passed away at home in Frostproof, FL on June 28, 2024. She was a longtime resident of Salisbury, MD until 2020....
This & That: What’s Going On With Lake Wales Parks & Recreation, Streets , & The Walesbuilt Hotel
By Jack Hilligoss
Once again, my thanks to Carl Fish and the Daily Ridge for providing this opportunity for me to respond to...
Polk County Waste & Recycling Independence Day Schedule
Bartow, Fla. (July 1, 2024) – The North Central Landfill and North Central Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. The landfill...
