Long-time city residents who have made "extraordinary, long-term contributions to the Lake Wales community" are eligible to ...

The cost of dumping trash and yard waste at the county's only public landfill will rise this year and every year for the next ...

Barely a year after winning approval for two large residential developments hailed for adhering in part to the vaunted Lake ...

Lake Wales' second Aldi grocery store opened with a rush of customers this week, joining a the recently opened Hutson's ...

Polk's emergency responders are getting a new tool that may help save lives in the future. Several Polk County Fire Rescue ...

With prostate cancer rates on the rise across the country, health experts are emphasizing how critical it can be for men to get screened to catch any potential cases as early as possible. The CDC says ...

An appearance in Lake Wales by US Congressman Scott Franklin at the Lake Wales Arts Center Thursday brought out an audience of attentive Chamber of Commerce members and guests, as well as more than ...

Polk's emergency responders are getting a new tool that may help save lives in the future. Several Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Battalion Chiefs will begin carrying whole blood on their trucks and ...

Honorees Lynn and Tommy Oakley were present to receive the honor at the ribbon cutting as city officials unveiled a new sign bearing the name. The couple donated $100,000 toward the creation of the ...

Lotta Kay Struthers of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 28, 1952 in Bartow to the late Wilburn and Cloylene Bobbit; she has been a lifelong resident of ...