by staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
May 31st, 1944 – February 12th, 2025 Leola McGriff May 31st, 1944 – February 12th, 2025 In loving memory of Leola McGriff, born in the charming town of Winter Haven, Florida, on May 31, 1944, who peacefully passed away on February 12, 2025, also in Winter Haven. ...
by staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The 12th Annual Winter Haven Police Department 5k is officially scheduled for March 8, 2025. This is a public event by the WHPD for Special Olympics Florida. Location: downtown Winter Haven – Central Park 325 Ave A NW in Winter Haven Register here & for more...
by staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recently JOANN announced that it will be closing all of its stores. JOANN is a Hudson, Ohio based chain craft store known for its fabrics, sewing and knitting supplies. Photo of Winter Haven location provided by Daily Ridge reader According to their website, they have...
by staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The US National Weather Service Tampa announced the rainfall totals around Florida from yesterday, February 24, 2025. Many areas in Polk County saw over 2 inches of rain. Here are the recorded totals for Polk County: …Polk County…Tiger Creek 2.64 in 0100...
by staff | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
UPDATE 4:42 p.m. Call complete ————— February 25, 2025 3:18 p.m. Crash at Hwy 17 at Cypress Gardens Blvd has two northbound lanes blocked. The intersection is impacted as well. Drivers will see delays and traffic backed up past the bridge towards Eloise. Drivers using...
by staff | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Winter Haven, Fla. (February 24, 2025) – The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that every county jail throughout the state has signed a written agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure compliance with 287(g)...
