3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (373+ words) The City once again will recognize Herbert Dixon Day in Bartow, this year on April 11. Mr. Dixon, a local golfing legend, was born in 1919 in Dade City, FL, and moved to Bartow at age eight and has resided here ever…...

21+ hour, 57+ min ago  (444+ words) Diabetes and kidney disease are major risk factors for heart disease, yet many cases are undiagnosed. In fact, most people don't realize their heart, kidney and metabolic health " how the body creates, uses and stores energy " are connected. Understanding these…...

11+ hour, 14+ min ago  (322+ words) A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Lakeland nightclub in February has now been taken into custody, marking a significant development in the case. According to the Lakeland Police Department, 34-year-old Janard Dominic Childs of Lakeland…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (156+ words) On April 2, 2026, PCSO Cyber Crimes detectives arrested50-year-old Christopher Burnside of Lakelandand charged him with 46 counts promoting sexual performance of a child after receipt of NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Endangered Children) tips and the subsequent investigation. The email address…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (378+ words) Give Well Community Foundation Crosses Half-Billion Dollar Granting Milestone " Polk County'Daily Ridge. com Give Well Community Foundation Crosses Half-Billion Dollar Granting Milestone Give Well Community Foundation (GWCF) is proud to announce a new granting milestone: since its founding in 1997, GWCF…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (564+ words) Even if you're not familiar with One Piece, chances are you've heard of it. The series has become one of the longest-running and best-selling manga of all time'even more so than Dragon Ball Z! This swashbuckling epic about a happy-go-lucky,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (188+ words) Looking for a quiet place to unwind or let the kids burn off some energy? Banana Lake Park is a park in Lakeland that offers a little something for everyone. Nestled along the scenic shores of Banana Lake, the park…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (16+ words) Deputy Injured When Suspect Backs Into Patrol Car During Attempted Getaway " Crime & Public Safety'Daily Ridge. com...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (391+ words) HAINES CITY " Sharon Gardner was known for the kindness she extended to everyone, from her students to strangers on the street. So, it was only natural that in 1962, she brought together a small group of women with a shared desire…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (563+ words) Grief Etiquette in the Digital Age: Why Timing Matters When Sharing Loss Online In today's fast-paced digital world, news of a death can spread within seconds'often before families have the chance to notify loved ones privately. Experts say this reality…...