The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Reedy Lake at Frostproof City Pier on June 26, 2025. Water sample testing is ...

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

With prostate cancer rates on the rise across the country, health experts are emphasizing how critical it can be for men to get screened to catch any potential cases as early as possible. The CDC says ...

Asked why she had undertaken the project, she had a simple and civic-minded response: "It's Lake Wales! I mean, come on! I live right there!" she said, pointing in the direction of the nearby ...

This proposed design already approved by the Lake Wales City Commission would be modified to eliminate alleyways and allow for street-facing garages under a request to be considered by the Planning ...

Polk's emergency responders are getting a new tool that may help save lives in the future. Several Polk County Fire Rescue ...

Lake Wales' reputation as "A City in a Garden" got a big boost Friday as the newest park in the city's system was dedicated ...

An appearance in Lake Wales by US Congressman Scott Franklin at the Lake Wales Arts Center Thursday brought out an audience ...