Boaters and hikers will be affected by a planned three-month closure of the S65-A boat lock and a portion of the Florida ...

CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect a reduced request from FDC for $750,000 to continue their operations of ...

City Commissioner Keith Thompson issued a strident call for building owners to join the city's efforts to incentivize new ...

A new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Polk County Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F., Local 3531 and ...

Long-time city residents who have made "extraordinary, long-term contributions to the Lake Wales community" are eligible to ...

F1: The Movie, is a thrilling car racing drama directed by Joseph Kosinski starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. As someone with absolutely no prior knowledge of car racing, I approached F1: The Movie ...

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Lake Wales' second Aldi grocery store opened with a rush of customers this week, joining a the recently opened Hutson's ...

Working in 95-degree heat on a Tuesday afternoon, one Lake Wales woman demonstrated her commitment to making the world "a bit better or more beautiful." La Casa resident Carol Sundheim was spotted ...

The vast Peace Crossing development long-planned for a large tract of land between US 27 and Lake Ashton is now moving forward under new ownership following the sale of the property by Winter Haven ...

The Lake Wales Highlander of 100 years ago reveals much about the history of our community. In 1924 a new Ford truck would cost you $490, a considerable sum at the time. Each week the Lake Wales News ...

The Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division has received the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award from the Southwest District of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The award ...