Lake WalesStaff Reporter - November 24, 20250

Board Welcomes McKeon and Quam as New Trustees

By Anita Todd LAKE WALES – The Lake Wales Charter School Board of Trustees voted last Tuesday afternoon to fill two vacant seats during its...

HistoryMaria Iannucci - November 24, 20250

Lake Wales History Museum Bring All Aboard for Learning

Recently, Lake Wales History Museum had a wonderful visit from Park Avenue Private School in Lake Wales.!Their elementary students had a great time...

City of Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - November 24, 20250

Annexation of 10+ Acres at 30 Watts Ranch Approved by Lake Wales City Commission

by James Coulter More than 10 acres of land south of Grove Avenue East and west of Hamlin Street have been annexed into the city with...

EntertainmentMaria Iannucci - November 23, 20250

Welcome, World Travelers: What Critics Are Saying About Animal Kingdom’s New Better Zoogether Show

by James Coulter On Nov. 7, 2025, Zootopia: Better Zoogether opened in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The new Zootopia-themed 4D show replaces the former It's Tough to Be...

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Annexation of 10+ Acres at 30 Watts Ranch Approved by Lake Wales City Commission

City of Lake Wales November 24, 2025 0

by James Coulter More than 10 acres of land south...

Welcome, World Travelers: What Critics Are Saying About Animal Kingdom’s New Better Zoogether Show

Entertainment November 23, 2025 0

by James Coulter On Nov. 7, 2025, Zootopia: Better Zoogether...

Lake Wales Woman Is Charged With Grand Theft Arrested in Bartow

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE November 22, 2025 0

According to information provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s...

Goin’ Postal Lake Wales Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting and Specials

Business & Economy November 21, 2025 0

Goin’ Postal Lake Wales officially opened its doors and...

Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation Places AED #80 at Whispering Pines Community in Frostproof

Business & Economy Kip - November 21, 2025 0

“A Gift of Life” for the Residents* FROSTPROOF, Fla. (November 20, 2025) – Last night, Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation (CCF) reached another life-saving milestone by installing...

Serve a Naturally Sweet, Flavorful Fall Pumpkin Soup

Maria’s Meal Picks Maria Iannucci - November 20, 2025 0

Cool, crisp fall evenings call for the warmth and comfort of a big bowl of soup, filled with the flavors of the season. This Sweet Pumpkin Soup offers a naturally sweetened and creamy fall staple. Crafted...

Lake Wales City Commission Approves Annexation of Land for Future Fire Station

City of Lake Wales Maria Iannucci - November 19, 2025 0

by James Coulter A future fire station planned for five acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road is closer to being built now that city...

City of Lake Wales

Lake Wales Weighs Renewal of $40K Deal with Recruiter Behind Slim Chickens, Panera Bread

by James Coulter The retail recruiter who helped bring Slim...

CRIME

Lake Wales Police Department Investigating Armed Robbery at Quality Petroleum

On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 2:02 A.M.,...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Lake Wales Man Arrested In Large Methamphetamine Drug Sting

A Lake Wales man is facing serious felony charges...

CRIME

Local Gas Station Clerk Victim at Site of Overnight Burglary

An overnight burglary at a local gas station leaves...

Political Bourbon

Florida Lottery Highlights $76 Million in Bright Futures Support at the Florida Classic

The Florida Lottery used this year’s Florida Classic in Orlando as the backdrop to highlight more than $76 million in educational funding provided to students attending Florida A&M University (FAMU) [...]

Fort Myers Man Killed After High-Speed Rollover on U.S. 17 in Hardee County

A 36-year-old Fort Myers man was killed Sunday afternoon in Hardee County after losing control of his SUV on U.S. 17, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the [...]

Dundee Florida Residents Say Town Commission Unlawfully Extended Its Own Terms

Dundee, Florida – A proposal by the Town of Dundee to delay the next municipal election and extend the current mayor and commissioners’ terms by approximately eighteen months is drawing [...]