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PCSO Releases Audio of 911 Call After Alligator Bites a Kayaker

Polk County Sheriff’s Office released the audio from a 911 call made on Monday, March 3, 2025, after a woman was bitten by an...

Dinner and a Show: Tickets for A Night at the Movies Now Available to Support LWHS Band and Culinary Programs

Lake Wales Highlander Band has drummed up (ahem) a great way to demonstrate their talents, include a culinary expo, and create an evening of...

Ranchettes Structure Fire Sparked Secondary Fire

Yesterday’s reported structure fire on Carriage Dr. in the Lake Wales Ranchettes sparked a secondary vegetation fire later in the day. Nathaniel Gale, Public Safety...

New Details on Victim Airlifted as Trauma Alert After Alligator Bite

 A woman is confirmed to have been bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Lake Wales earlier today. The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC)...

Edible Landscaping Seminar at Bok Tower Gardens March 4

Join Horticulture Manager Taylor Walker for a presentation about how to grow a beautiful edible landscape that will provide aesthetic enjoyment and delicious, fresh...

LWCS Board of Trustees Takes First Step in Superintendent Search

BY ANITA TODD, Special Articles * Editor’s Note: Daily Ridge will post the members of the Superintendent Search Committee as soon as they are made...

Importance of Local Elections in Lake Wales

Participating in local mayoral elections is a crucial civic duty that directly impacts the quality of life in our communities. Mayors, as the chief...

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