LAKE WALES ― For the seventh time in eight years, Lake Wales boys weightlifting program was victorious in the Polk County Boys Weightlifting Championship Saturday at Lake Wales High School.. It ...

In an eventful weightlifting day, Lake Wales boys weightlifting wins its seventh county title in eight years, while Ridge, Davenport are second. advertisement. The Ledger.

Polk County will contribute to the formation of a 602-acre reserve called Lake Marion Scrub ... habitat on the Lake Wales Ridge,” said County ... of the last remaining rosemary scrub ...

The bee’s primary home, Lake Wales Ridge, is a 150-mile-long sandy spine running down the center of the state, the remnant of ancient islands in Florida’s distant past.

Only in Florida would an area 300 feet above sea level be called a “highlands.” We even have a place called “Sugarloaf Mountain” and it’s 312 feet above sea level &#82… ...

Polk County is close to acquiring another property along the Lake Wales Ridge for conservation. The Polk County Commission voted unanimously last week to approve buying the 649-acre Friedlander ...