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...

OutdoorsMaria Iannucci - June 24, 20250

Be GatorWise This Summer, Says FWC

Be GatorWise this summer FWC - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Floridians and visitors to be GatorWise as alligators become...

OutdoorsMaria Iannucci - June 23, 20250

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

FWC - Summer fishing is in full swing, and Catch a Florida Memory is making it even more exciting with Season 3 of the Triple Threat Throwdown—running now through...

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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 June 23, 2025 0

CITY OF LAKE WALES - City staff is seeking...

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

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On Thursday June 19, 2025, the Lake Wales Chamber...

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

Polk County June 22, 2025 0

by James Coulter Polk County commissioners have voiced their intent...

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...

Welcome, World Travelers! 6 Fun Facts About Disney Starlight Parade, Coming to Magic Kingdom on July 20

Featured Maria Iannucci - June 22, 2025 0

by James Coulter Get ready to be dazzled by a spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination. For the first time in nearly ten years,...

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

Polk County News Maria Iannucci - June 21, 2025 0

by James Coulter The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) will soon have a new joint warehouse and facility to store evidence, emergency supplies, and offices now...

City of Lake Wales

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

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

Events

Children’s Craft for Pollinator Week at Bok Tower Gardens June 21

Bring the kids to the Ramble Barn in Hammock...

City of Lake Wales

PSCO to Continue Providing Fire and Police Telecommunication Services for Lake Wales

by James Coulter The City of Lake Wales will continue...

Lake Wales

Burns Avenue Overnight Three-Vehicle Crash Sends Two To Hospital, Remains Under Investigation

Additional official information has been obtained regarding a serious...

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 [...]