City of Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - April 1, 20250

Northern Precinct Brings It Home For Hilligoss in Successful Bid For Lake Wales Mayoral Reelection

After 6 weeks of discussion, banter and campaigning, City of Lake Wales Mayor, Jack Hilligoss wins tonight’s election for Lake Wales Mayor...

EventsMaria Iannucci - April 1, 20250

Lake Wales TSC to Host April Market 4/19

Just in time for Easter, Tractor Supply Company in Lake Wales is hosting an April Market on April 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to...

Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - March 31, 20250

Two Patients Transported After Lake Wales Crash

At approximately 6:59 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025, a traffic collision was reported near the intersection of Buck Moore Road and Sunset Drive...

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Bok Academy North Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Following Arrest

By Anita Todd LAKE WALES, FL – Gregory Lewis, principal of Bok Academy North, has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on March...

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Bok Academy North Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Following Arrest

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By Anita Todd LAKE WALES, FL – Gregory Lewis, principal...

Bok Academy North Principal Gregory Lewis Arrested for Theft

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WINTER HAVEN, FL – Gregory Lewis, the recently appointed...

Lake Wales Non-Profit Seeking Donations to Support Young Women in Need

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A local non-profit is working hard to serve young...

Lake Wales at a Crossroads: Balancing City Growth and County Challenges

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Lake Wales, a city perched on Florida’s scenic Ridge,...

Lake Wales at a Crossroads: Balancing City Growth and County Challenges

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Lake Wales, a city perched on Florida’s scenic Ridge, is thriving under a transformation led by a forward-thinking administration. With its rolling hills and...

Chipotle Mexican Grill Comments on its Plans for New Lake Wales Location

Business Maria Iannucci - March 30, 2025 0

A representative from Chipotle Mexican Grill, one of several national chain restaurants rumored to be eyeing locations in the Lake Wales area, has confirmed...

City of Lake Wales Considering Ordinance to Comply with FDEP Wastewater Requirements

City of Lake Wales Maria Iannucci - March 30, 2025 0

by James Coulter To comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements, the City of Lake Wales is considering an amendment that will allow its...

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Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, 13, Becomes Honorary Deputy Sheriff with PCSO; Sheriff Grady Judd Swears Him In During DJ’s Quest for a World Record

During a Joint Address to Congress on March 4...

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Driver Reportedly Runs Red Light & Hits 12 Yr Old Boy

At approximately 7:47 a.m., a 12-year-old was in the...

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In Loving Memory of Alfred Alonzo Lanier, Sr. 78, of Frostproof

Alfred Alonzo Lanier, Sr. of Frostproof passed away Tuesday,...

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LW Main Street Offering Wine Downtown in Lake Wales April 10

by James Coulter Spring is upon us. The weather is...

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Florida School Principal Caught Teaching Self-Checkout Theft Techniques

Lake Wales, FL – Gregory Lewis, the principal of Bok Academy North, was arrested on March 29, 2025, in Winter Haven for petit theft, raising concerns within the local education [...]

FORMER ALACHUA COUNTY YOUTH COACH ARRESTED FOR LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION

Press Release Marion County Sheriff’s Office On March 24, 2025, 44-year-old Christopher Chell (W/M, DOB: 11/13/1977) was extradited to the Marion County Jail from Alachua County on a Marion County [...]

Fatal Collision on US-301 Leaves Two Dead, One Seriously Injured

March 26, 2025 – Hillsborough County, FL A tragic two-vehicle collision on US-301 has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left another seriously injured, according to the Florida [...]