Polk County's Conservation Lands program is set to finalize a $5.2 million deal that will bring another large tract of land ...

Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Polk County families are invited to receive a free frozen turkey that they can ...

The Last Dance doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessor, it still delivers a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.

If your club or organization is hosting or promoting a special event in our area there's no better way to get it on the radar ...

The latest update from the National Hurricane Center in Miami has raised the stakes for a direct strike upon southeast Polk County and the Lake Wales area. Residents are strongly urged to rush ...

The threat of a new round of stormy tropical weather is rapidly diminishing for central Florida as Tropical Storm Sara is now ...

Weather-exhausted Floridians are casting a weary eye back at the tropics this week as yet another tropical cyclone is ...

In order to preserve the community spirit and identity that makes Lake Wales a special place to live, we at LakeWalesNews.Net believe it is critically important to share information and build civic ...

The enormous task of removing the thousands of tons of debris created by Hurricane Milton damage across Polk County is a challenge for both residents and those doing the removal work. While most ...

The Lake Wales Police Department will soon be stronger and better-prepared for any emergency, thanks to either Drake or Eli, two Belgian Malinois dogs who represent a generous donation from Chad ...