GiveWellCommunity Foundation (GWCF) is now accepting applications for the Impact Polk 2027 grant cycle. For more than 20 years, Impact Polk has been addressing community needs throughout Polk County ...

Residents and visitors can now enjoy an alcoholic beverage while exploring parts of downtown Lake Wales through a new program that allows patrons to carry drinks within the city’s designated Arts, ...

The future of law enforcement may be taking flight in Polk County. The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to integrate a ...

This is the first of a three article series on Amendment 3, from the Lake Wales Perspective By Maria Iannucci Property taxes; almost everyone pays them, one way or another. Homeowners get or see a ...

Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Lake Wales woman Sunday evening, October 18, 2026 for attempted murder and other crimes. 30-year-old Taylor Renee Alderman was booked-in at the ...

A pregnant Avon Park woman and her unborn baby died following a violent five-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks Saturday evening at U.S. 27 and U.S. 98 near Frostproof. The Polk County Sheriff’s ...

With 3rd Street NW currently closed for construction, the City of Winter Haven is providing updated parking and access information for individuals visiting Nora Mayo Hall during early voting. Our ...

By Carl Fish A Haines City Police Department officer was arrested in Orange County Friday on DUI and reckless driving charges, according to Orange County Corrections records. Joseph Jabar Everett, 29, ...

Get ready for Touch a Truck & More - Hands on Haven 2026!Kids can enjoy a fun Truck & Treat experience with candy stops, activities and exciting hands-on fun. Explore all kinds of vehicles , meet the ...

MAGNO Junk Removal, a licensed and insured hauler based in Davenport,is offering four free junk pickups during October for residents ofDavenport and Haines City who are 65 or older, or who are ...

Music lovers have several opportunities to enjoy live entertainment around Winter Haven and the surrounding area this weekend, with local musicians scheduled to perform at area venues and community ...

Two women with outstanding warrants were arrested Saturday evening, October 10, after allegedly attempting to steal more than $1,100 in merchandise from a store at Posner Park, according to the Polk ...