City of Lake WalesAllison - April 10, 20260

Save the Date for City of Lake Wales Cinco de Mayo Pre-Party Event

Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo early, Friday evening on May 1st in Market Plaza, downtown Lake Wales, 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Expect to...

Lake WalesStaff Reporter - April 3, 20260

Refuge on the Ridge Celebrates Five Years of Helping Others Recover from Addiction

by James Coulter Family. Fame. Fortune. Andy Blair had it all. But he just as quickly lost it all thanks to alcoholism. Not only has...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENTcarl - March 31, 20260

Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested After Briefly Fleeing Police

A man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into custody Monday evening following a brief chase near Granado’s Produce in Lake Wales. According to information...

Lake Walescarl - March 26, 20260

Polk County Commission Approves Appeal to 656-Acre Sand Mine Near Saddlebag Lake Resort

by James Coulter Despite residents raising concerns about potential pollution, noise, and traffic issues, county commissioners approved an appeal to a proposed sand mine near...