VPK recipes for Thanksgiving provide laughs for loved ones
Kids create questionable Thanksgiving recipes in fun exercise
'Sacred Currents' examines how African cultures materialize spirituality
"Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art" is on display at the Lake Wales Arts Council.
Town of Dundee votes to keep municipal elections in April, denying 18-month term extension
The town of Dundee's municipal elections will remain in April of next year, rather than being moved to November 2027.
Polk County voters to decide on school tax referendum next year
Polk County commissioners have voted to send a one-mill property tax referendum to voters in November 2026, aimed at boosting funding for the local school district.
Lake Wales armed robbery at gas station, police looking for two masked suspects
Lake Wales police are searching for two suspects after an armed robbery at a gas station early on Friday morning.
Lake Wales family rebuilding after apartment fire destroys everything
It has been two and a half weeks since an apartment fire in Lake Wales was called a total loss for a single mom and her three kids.
Highways in the skies: FDOT outlines phased rollout of flying cars in Polk County
Flying cars are a step closer to reality in Florida, and Polk County is where research is being conducted to bring highways to the skies.
Bonnet Springs Park postpones annual Christmas light event because of traffic woes
Bonnet Springs Park is postponing its very popular holiday Christmas light event.
Half-brother of 14-year-old Lakeland murder victim arrested in his 2018 cold case killing
The half-brother of a 14-year-old murder victim has been arrested in the teen’s 2018 shooting death.
Brooksy at 100: A spunky sailor’s long voyage from War to Wisdom
This Veterans Day, we salute Donald "Brooksy" Brooks, a spunky Navy veteran from Winter Haven who is about to celebrate his centennial birthday.
Florida man admits to stabbing victim with make-shift weapon he slept with: LWPD
A Lake Wales man has been charged with premeditated murder after police say he stabbed the victim with a large kitchen knife that he had attached to the end of a wooden walking stick.
Wanted murder suspect from Lee County leads deputies on chase, ends in Polk County with crash
A Lee County murder suspect was caught in Polk County over the weekend after leading Florida deputies on chase that led to a crash with a cruiser and a pole.
Motorcyclist dies after trying to split lanes on US Highway 98, Lakeland police say
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with two other vehicles on Saturday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Affordable Flying Expo takes off At Lakeland Linder Airport, revolutionizing aviation for all
New industry rules are changing the way aircraft enthusiasts can buy and operate aircraft.
Child taken to the hospital after school bus crash in Davenport
One child was taken to the hospital after a school bus crash in Davenport Friday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Dundee faces controversy over proposed election date change, critics demand public vote
The town of Dundee will soon vote on whether to move the municipal elections from April 2026 to November 2027. However, some critics argue that the decision should be left to the people, as it would also extend the council's current terms by 18 months.
Ex-girlfriend's jealous rampage turns into jail time: PCSO
A quiet Saturday morning was disrupted by a burglary at Michael Allred Jr.'s home in Polk County recently.
Sisters accused of stealing nearly $2.5K in goods from Target: PCSO
A pair of sisters were arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies say they were caught on surveillance stealing nearly $2,500 worth of home goods from a Target in Davenport.
School system responds to commission postponing decision on proposed tax increase
Polk County commissioners are postponing their decision on whether to allow voters to decide on a proposed school property millage tax increase. If approved, this millage question would appear on next year's November General Election ballot.
Sara Roberts McCarley will become Lakeland's next mayor
The votes are in, and Sara Roberts McCarley will take over as the City of Lakeland's next mayor.