Chattin on the Ridge

Last Friday night delivered a key district matchup in Polk County as the Lakeland Dreadnaughts beat the Auburndale Bloodhounds 49–14 win. Our sports correspondent, Ethan Jones, interviewed head coach Marvin Frazier about his team's victory.

Five years after the tragic loss of her fiancée, Melanie Brown Culpepper has turned grief into action, helping install more than 100 AEDs across Polk County to prevent others from facing the same fate. She joins us to share her story, her mission, and her upcoming annual fundraiser, Saving Lives Matter.

This special edition of One Movie Later goes big—eight‑movies‑big. We're diving into a full summer's worth of cinematic heavy hitters, from Toy Story and The Odyssey to Supergirl and Spider‑Man. It's a big summer blowout, and we're breaking down every last blockbuster.

Most of us studied Shakespeare in school—but probably not from a book printed in the 1800s. Winter Haven’s Elle and Kaiden Carter recently discovered a 140‑year‑old Shakespeare tome tucked away in their home, and they join us to talk about the surprising history behind their extraordinary find.

A hard‑fought showdown at Bryant Stadium pushed the Lakeland Dreadnaughts and Venice Indians into double overtime—but Lakeland ultimately fell short in a dramatic finish. Correspondent Ethan Jones sits down with Head Coach Marvin Frazier to break down the game, the lessons learned, and how the Dreadnaughts plan to rebound in the weeks ahead.

CareerSource Polk President and CEO Stacy Campbell-Domineck has been temporarily removed as executive director following allegations of negligence, dereliction of duty, and deception. Learn more in this podcast minisode.

Are you looking for the best pizza in town? Soon you'll be able to get two slices and a drink for only $5 now that Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar is setting up shop in Lake Wales. Learn more about the new pizzeria in this podcast minisode.

Melanie Brown Culpepper helped them through their time of need, and now this musical duo is helping her help others. Learn all about Jim and Judy Taylor and the inspirational story behind their involvement with the Saving Lives Matter fundraiser in this podcast minisode.

Winter Haven city commissioners are working diligently to shape next year’s budget as they brace for potential revenue losses for future budgets if a statewide amendment passes in November. Learn more in this week's podcast minisode.