Winter Haven High School - WHHS Key Club would like to formally invite you to our annual Trunk-or-Treat. There will be games, music, candy, and more so bring your kids down for a fun and safe ...

Buddy Finds the Nightmare Lurking in Childhood Nostalgia by James Coulter Barney the Dinosaur needs no introduction to anyone raised in the '90s or early 2000s. His bubbly, saccharine cheer made him ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Join Kairos Church on October 28th from 6:15-8:15pm for a safe, family fulfilled event. Trunk or Treating will start outside, then the trail will take you through our church, then back outside for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...