Wauchula, FL

united states

Wauchula is Hardee County's seat, located about 60 miles southeast of Tampa via I-4 and US 17. The city sits in Florida's cattle and citrus country, where rolling pastures replace the typical flatlands. Highway 17 runs through downtown, connecting to Bartow and Arcadia, while State Road 64 provides east-west access. The 1928 red brick courthouse remains the town's most recognizable landmark.