The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Reedy Lake at Frostproof City Pier on June 26, 2025. Water sample testing is ...

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

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 ...

Working in 95-degree heat on a Tuesday afternoon, one Lake Wales woman demonstrated her commitment to making the world "a bit better or more beautiful." La Casa resident Carol Sundheim was spotted ...

The Lake Wales Envisioned plan, developed with citizen input in a process led by the noted urban planning firm of Dover, Kohl & Partners, resulted in changes to city codes calling for rear alleyways ...

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

Polk Achieves Certification for Interior Department Services, Historic Preservation Grants Special to the News | Updated Jan 6, 2025. In a move that will open the door to obtaining additional historic ...

Lake Wales' reputation as "A City in a Garden" got a big boost Friday as the newest park in the city's system was dedicated ...

An appearance in Lake Wales by US Congressman Scott Franklin at the Lake Wales Arts Center Thursday brought out an audience ...