Staci DaSilva

Lake Wales officer, K-9 in good spirits but hurt after being dragged by fleeing vehicle

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 20-year-old student at Florida Polytechnic University is a published scientist after he and his professor discovered peacock feathers can be used in laser physics. “Ess…

Budgets and banking: New center aims to teach students in Polk County life skills

Florida citrus growers are celebrating a proposal from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to change its definition of orange juice.

Homeowners who live along Lake Winterset are fed up with a years-long and, often, unruly tradition.

A new entertainment district in Lake Wales will allow customers to take alcoholic drinks purchased at businesses outside.

Polk County Public Schools considering high school rezoning due to population changes

Changes to Florida learner’s permit requirement go into effect Aug. 1

Krystal O’Connell had plans for how she wanted to give birth.

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — Historic towers that hold iconic bells do not maintain themselves. This summer, Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales will undergo a major renovation for its gardens, moat and t…