Twenty Ridge League officials were recently honored by the Florida League of Cities and named 2026 “Home Rule Heroes”.    The Award recipients are local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently respond to the Florida League of Cities request to reach out to members of the Legislature and help give a local perspective on…

The Ridge League of Cities held their 2026-2027 Organizational Meeting on September 3, 2026, at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven.  Winter Haven Mayor Brian Yates was sworn in as Ridge League President by the new Florida League of Cities (FLC) President Mark Franks.   Franks also administered the Oath of Office to the 2026-2027 Board…

Winter Haven Mayor Brian Yates was sworn in as the 2026-2027 Ridge League of Cities President on September 3, 2026, at the Membership Dinner Meeting hosted by the City of Winter Haven.  She was administered the Oath of Office by Florida League of Cities President and Mayor of the town of Shalimar, FL., Mark Franks. …

The Ridge League of Cites is honored to welcome the new Florida League of Cities President and Shalimar Mayor Mark Franks. Franks has been actively involved with the Florida League of Cities for many years. Throughout his tenure with FLC, he has served on the League’s Board of Directors and contributed to several key committees,…

Municipal officials from throughout the Ridge League of Cities were well represented during the Florida League of Cities (FLC) Annual Conference held on August 13-15 at the Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida.  Over 130 municipal officials and senior staff from the Ridge League enhanced leadership skills, learn from industry experts, share ideas with peers, discuss…

The John Land Years of Service Award is named in honor of longtime Apopka Mayor John Land, who served his city for more than 60 years.  Each year at their Annual Conference, the Florida League of Cities recognizes elected officials who have reached a milestone of 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years…