Polk County Sheriff's deputies have arrested 43‑year‑old Juan Medina of Lake Wales, charging him with causing two hit‑and‑run crashes while driving under the influence around 7:10 p.m. Wednesday ...

Many community members were left mourning the passing of legendary Lake Wales photographer Ruth A. Gilman, who died early Sunday at the age of 100. Gilman's photos fill large walls in the Lake Wales ...

Former BizLINC operator Florida Development Corporation lost in court Wednesday to three investors who had sued the company ...

Amazing aerial stunts, entertaining music, catered food, a variety of draft beers and a wine selection, and lots of green wearables will all be part of Friday evenings' "Blarney Berry Beer Festival" ...

Lola D. Hughes, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on March 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 10, 1947, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and ...

I enjoyed this so-called monster movie, just as I liked the original Predator from the '80s. Although it's been a while since ...

AdventHealth Lake Wales and AdventHealth Heart of Florida have opened the application period for the 2026 Community Impact Grant, an initiative designed to expand community health programs and ...

The removal of a long-blighted structure on North 1st Street is signaling a fresh start for the northern gateway to the ...

A young driver made a critical error on SR 60 east of Lake Wales Saturday morning, and it cost him his life. The crash left ...