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In Loving Memory of Peggy Jean Young Williams, 92, of Lake Wales

Obituaries December 5, 2025 0

May 23, 1933 — November 27, 2025 Peggy Jean Young...

The Road We Share: What One Turn Lane Says About Polk County’s Future

Lake Wales December 4, 2025 0

By Kip Kirchberg Out on State Road 60, just past...

Lake Wales Approves $39K+ for Slip-Lining of Stormwater Pipe on Tillman Avenue

City of Lake Wales December 3, 2025 0

by James Coulter Residents along Tillman Avenue won't have to...

Death Investigation Closes Lane on SR 60 Near Indian Lake Estates

City of Frostproof Responds to Concerns Over Bacteria in Lake Clinch

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