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FWC to Host Series of Virtual Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Modernize Florida’s Wildlife Trapping Regulations

Florida April 25, 2025 0

FWC - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...

In Loving Memory of Ruth Ann Callarman, 81, of Lake Wales

Obituaries April 24, 2025 0

Ruth Ann Callarman of Lake Wales passed away Saturday,...

Triple Canopy Suffers Fire Damage Over Multiple Acres

Lake Wales April 24, 2025 0

Multiple units responded this afternoon at 3:34 p.m. on...

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

Person Shot In Lake Wales Incident On W. Northside Has Passed

One Person Shot & One Person In Custody After Lake Wales Shooting