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Entertainment & LifestyleRidge Events - November 5, 2026

This Weekend in Winter Haven: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Winter HavenStaff Reporter - November 4, 2026

Community Garden Takes Root in Florence Villa to Provide Residents Fresh, Healthy Produce

Winter HavenCarl Fish - November 2, 2026

Five Children Taken To Hospital After Car Crashes Into Winter Haven Daycare

EventsAllison - October 29, 2026

CrossFit Winter Haven Hosting Trunk or Treat Event October 29

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Technology

Tech TuesdayStaff Reporter - May 12, 2020

Tech Tuesday: Application White Listing

Application Whitelisting is a technology that contains a list of known good applications and their file access privileges. Application Whitelisting works...

WHPD

Winter Haven Police Department

Major Crash Involving Polk County School Bus Closes Lucerne Park Road In Winter Haven

Carl Fish - October 5, 2026

Winter Haven Police Department

Winter Haven Police: 15-Year-Old Girl Shot, 19-Year-Old Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

Carl Fish - September 28, 2026

Winter Haven Police Department

Winter Haven Police Call Case “Absolutely Heartbreaking” as Grandmother Faces Manslaughter Charge – After Child Died In Hot Car

Carl Fish - August 26, 2026

Winter Haven Police Department

Only Looking for Cigarettes”: Winter Haven Woman Arrested After Trying Car Doors, Police Say

Carl Fish - August 24, 2026

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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeCarl Fish - November 2, 2026

Polk Sex Offender Compliance Initiative Results In 25 Arrests Before Halloween

During the weeks leading up to, and on, October 31, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Department of Corrections probation officers conducted...

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Bartow

This Weekend in Bartow: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

This Weekend in Winter Haven: Events for Nov. 6–8, 2026

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Community Events: This Weekend in Polk County (Nov. 6–8, 2026)

Ridge Events - November 5, 2026

Sports

FSU Baseball Garnet & Gold All-Star Game

Ethan Jones - November 4, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Class Scheduled for November 7

Allison - November 4, 2026

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Florida

Florida & National

Florida Rolls Out Newly Designed Driver Licenses Beginning Wednesday

Carl Fish - September 29, 2026

Florida & National

Polk County’s Bobby Williams Puts Faith and Service at the Heart of His Grassroots Governor’s Campaign

Carl Fish - August 17, 2026

Florida & National

County Commissioner Treks Critical Corridor

Staff Reporter - April 29, 2026

Polk County Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Class Scheduled for November 7

Allison - November 4, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk Sex Offender Compliance Initiative Results In 25 Arrests Before Halloween

Carl Fish - November 2, 2026

Polk County

11 human trafficking victims identified and offered services 31 child sexual predators arrested Two suspects charged with human trafficking

Staff Reporter - October 30, 2026

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Lake Wales Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge After Lakeland Incident

Allison - October 19, 2026

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Winter HavenJune 29, 2016

Enjoy a Blast From The Past This Saturday With Classic Cars at Cruisin’ Winter Haven

Lake WalesDecember 29, 2016

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Winter HavenMarch 5, 2019

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