Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation is preparing for its annual “Saving Lives Matters” event, set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Tanner’s Lakeside Restaurant. This year, Winter Haven Hospital’s Bostick ...

A 24-year-old Honduran man who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the United States illegally has been arrested after an elderly woman was allegedly sexually attacked inside her Mulberry home ...

Lake Wales Commission Approves Amendments to Facilitate Future Construction of Hotelsby James Coulter Lake Wales city commissioners have cleared the way for several new hotels and a convenience store ...

Brand New Day has already cleared $2 billion at the box office, overtaking Avengers: Endgame as the second‑highest‑grossing film. Not surprising! Spider-Man has always been the world's most popular ...

A 78-year-old man was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Dundee Road between Winter Haven and Dundee. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies ...

After an action-packed opening week of high school football across Polk County, teams now turn their attention to Week 2 with plenty still to prove. Some programs are looking to build on strong Week 1 ...

Attention Residents & Commuters C and B Civil will be conducting road work at the corner of 30th St N and Hinson Ave on August 31th, 2026. The following areas will be affected: Southbound lane on 30th ...

Each month we feature bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. These featured writers and thought leaders cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.

Local food truck owners arrested on felony grand theft charges when the victim's debit card was dropped at a gas station parking lot. Marlon Cummings (47 years old, DOB 5-4-79) and Tamika Cummings (44 ...

Expanding Industrial Space and Infrastructure Could Put Lake Wales on a "Pathway to Prosperity," Study Shows by James Coulter Lake Wales faces a pivotal moment. To secure equitable growth and ...