Polk County commissioners approved no-boating zones in newly designated swimming areas in three lakes over safety concerns.

As our president seeks resolution of the Ukrainian struggle, it cannot end in a forced Ukrainian capitulation.

Lake Wales, Florida, recently completed renovations on Park Avenue and Market Plaza to revitalize its downtown area. The project, inspired by a 1931 city plan, features a pedestrian-friendly ...

Polk County Commissioners voted against increasing impact fees for new warehouse construction. The decision comes despite a study that found warehouses in Polk County generate more traffic than ...

Lake Wales is poised to become the sixth city in Polk County to install cameras aimed at catching red light runners. The City Commission last month unanimously approved an ordinance giving the ...

The Florida Board of Governors appointed Sumanth Neelam and Eliot Peace to the Board of Trustees of Florida Polytechnic ...

Moses Ojeda had a first appearance in court May 19 and is being held without bond on a murder charge. He is scheduled for an ...

UNC baseball will play Clemson in the championship game of the 2025 ACC Tournament. Here's some history, players to watch and a prediction.

Barkley is a hyper outdoor explorer. Dolly has a heart as big as Tennessee. Cappuccino overflows with love. And Gucci is a ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Two tropical waves moved off the coast of Africa this week as we approach the Memorial Day weekend and the start of hurricane ...

Polk County's burn ban has been lifted due to recent heavy rains lowering the fire risk. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is down to 201 as of May 14. Residents are still urged to exercise ...