Lake Wales city commissioners are facing a difficult decision after hearing presentations from two high-qualified development ...

Tabitha Biehl will serve as the new director of Polk County's Parks and Natural Resources Division, succeeding Gaye Sharpe, ...

After days of damp weather, a cool front is ushering in a week of cooler mornings, although rain will remain in the picture.

Polk County commissioners are looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the county's Lakes Access Advisory Committee. The committee studies how to increase public access to Polk County's lakes ...

As the seasons begin to shift, many people start thinking about their annual health routines-including vaccinations. While ...

Lower speed limits on certain downtown streets are under consideration by the Lake Wales City Commission under a proposal ...

The second annual Plein Air Painting Workshop, an immersive two-day symposium for artistic endeavors sponsored by the Lake ...

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) will once again host a series of hunts to help reduce the population ...

New disposal rates have taken effect at the Polk County North Central Landfill and Transfer Station effective October 1. Polk ...

The prospect of a transformative high-end development along SR 60 west of Lake Wales advanced with a unanimous vote in favor of the annexation of about 558 acres that will be the site of the proposed ...

The city of Lake Wales is moving forward with the expansion of the city's fire department after city commission approval of design work for a third station planned for Hunt Brothers Road. A five acre ...

A Frostproof woman who neglected to supply food or water to a pair of German Shepherds she had agreed to care for is facing serious felony charges after both dogs were found dead. Polk County ...