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Volunteers Needed for Rockin’ on the Ridge

Events June 25, 2025 0

Volunteer Opportunities are still available for 4th of July!...

In Loving Memory of James W. Mayes, 87, of Lake Wales

Obituaries June 24, 2025 0

James (Jim) W. Mayes, 87, of Lake Wales, Florida,...

Creative Kids Market July 12; Event to Offer Children’s Handcrafted Items to the Community

Lake Wales June 24, 2025 0

Join in and mark your calendars for a fun-filled...

Polk County Commissioners Approve Agreement for Sheriff’s Office Joint-Use Warehouse and Facilities Management Administration Building

Alligator Attack Reported at Lake Kissimmee State Park

Red Flag Warning Issued for Polk County: What Residents Need to Know

New Pub Coming To Downtown Lake Wales

Suspect AKA Rapper John Wicks Arrested In Central Florida- Brother Of Rapper Kodak Black

Polk County Shelter & Hurricane Resource Information

Polk County Public Schools To Be Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Sheriff Grady Judd Details The Case Against Local Polk Attorney Jason Penrod

Lake Wales Police Department: Attempt To Identify

Lake Wales Woman Arrested After Allegedly Running Over Man & Toddler He Was Holding