Art lovers from across central Florida are expected to flock to the shores of Lake Wailes this weekend for the 54th annual Lake Wales Arts Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday under the ...

After months of intensive reconstruction, the intersection of Park Avenue and Scenic Highway is expected to open to traffic ...

The deadline to return the scholarship application, which includes two letters of recommendation, is March 7, 2025.

Polk State College will host open house events on each campus during the Spring 2025 Semester. Prospective students and ...

Two candidates have qualified for the Lake Wales mayoral election slated for April 1, 2025. Incumbent Mayor Jack Hilligoss ...

This is an excellent movie-long enough to include an intermission but gripping throughout. Written and directed by Brady ...

I thoroughly enjoyed this remake of the classic vampire film. Though I haven't seen previous versions, this one stands strong ...

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The death toll on area roads, already very high in recent months, rose again Saturday morning after a fatal crash that occurred shortly after midnight Saturday. The fatality is the second at the same ...

A light spectacle in honor of the Lake Wales High School Class of '75 will guild the white limestone walls of the Walesbilt Hotel Friday night and the sponsor has promised that "as bright light will ...

The most romantic day of the year is an opportunity for area couples to "tie the knot" in a legal wedding ceremony. While the normal $30 ceremony fee is waived, standard marriage license fees do apply ...