Lake Walescarl - June 26, 20250

Walter Clayton Jr. Joins a Long Line of Basketball Greats from Polk County

Polk County has another reason to tune in to the NBA this season. Walter Clayton Jr., a standout basketball star with roots in Lake Wales...

Community DevelopmentMaria Iannucci - June 26, 20250

Second Lake Wales Aldi Opens to Crowds; Touts New Design

Get ready, Lake Wales. The doors are open. Earlier this morning, on Thursday, July 26, 2025, a ribbon-cutting ceremony opened the brand new Aldi store...

EventsMaria Iannucci - June 25, 20250

Volunteers Needed for Rockin’ on the Ridge

Volunteer Opportunities are still available for 4th of July! Do you or someone you know enjoy giving back to the community? We're excited to...

Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - June 24, 20250

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

Join in and mark your calendars for a fun-filled day at the Creative Kids Market July 12—a unique opportunity for children and teens to...

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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...

Be GatorWise This Summer, Says FWC

Outdoors June 24, 2025 0

Be GatorWise this summer FWC - The Florida Fish and...

FWC: Win Big This Summer in the Triple Threat Throwdown!

Outdoors June 23, 2025 0

FWC - Summer fishing is in full swing, and Catch a...

City of Lake Wales Seeks Qualified Developers for Iconic Walesbilt Hotel

City of Lake Wales Maria Iannucci - June 23, 2025 0

CITY OF LAKE WALES - City staff is seeking qualified developers to submit statements of interest and qualifications to redevelop the historic Walesbilt Hotel...

Why Arts Matter: Congressman Franklin’s Lake Wales Speech Champions Community and Country

Business Kip - June 23, 2025 0

On Thursday June 19, 2025, the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce hosted a dynamic luncheon at the Lake Wales Arts Center, sponsored by Duke...

Polk County to Help Six Hospitals Cover Medical Services for Uninsured Residents

Polk County Maria Iannucci - June 22, 2025 0

by James Coulter Polk County commissioners have voiced their intent to help provide medical services to uninsured residents now that they have approved compensating six area...

Polk County News

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

by James Coulter The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) will...

City of Lake Wales

Lake Wales Prepares for its Upcoming Rockin on the Ridge Celebration

by James Coulter With Independence Day nearly two weeks away,...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Earl Lee Hope, Jr., 90, of Lake Wales

Earl Lee Hope, Jr., 90 Earl Lee Hope, Jr. of...

City of Lake Wales

City Of Lake Wales Officially Dedicates New Pollinator Garden, Oakley Park

CITY OF LAKE WALES - The pollinator and sculpture...

Political Bourbon

Train Derailment Causing Road Closure of US 492 In Ocala, Find Alternative Routes

Ocala, FL (June 19, 2025) — A cargo train derailment in Ocala is causing the temporary closure of a major roadway Thursday afternoon, though fortunately no injuries or hazardous material [...]

When Titans Clash: The Elon Musk and Donald Trump Feud Explained

In a dramatic turn of events, two of America’s most influential figures, Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, have transitioned from allies to adversaries. Their public feud has captivated the [...]

Trump-Musk Feud Escalates in Public Spat, Shaking Markets and Political Ties

Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2025 – A high-stakes feud between President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has erupted into public view, sending shockwaves through financial markets and [...]