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LWHS Band Hits the Right Note with Explosive Growth Under Director

LAKE WALES - When Meagan Delacerda became band director at Lake Wales High School three years ago, the program had only 20 members. Today,...
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Lake Wales Man Accused Of Drunk Driving Caused Two Hit and Runs Then Parked Behind Elementary School

On March 10, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 43‑year‑old Juan Medina of Lake Wales after he caused two hit‑and‑run crashes while driving...
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Barnett Family Invests in Future of Treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center Location Coming to Polk County

By Maria Iannucci Within the next few years, Polk County residents will have a valuable new option for quality cancer care that won’t involve driving...
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Late-Night Crooked Lake Rescue: Deputies, Fire Rescue, and Good Samaritan Save Two Men After Canoe Overturns

At around 8:04 pm, on Sunday March 8, 2026, a 911 call was received by a man who reported that he and his buddy...

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Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protection

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Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protectionby James Coulter More than 26 acres of land near Lake Wales will...
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Two Former Lake Wales Little League Board Members Arrested on Grand Theft and Fraud Charges

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Lake Wales, FL — Two former board members of Lake Wales Little League have been arrested following an investigation into suspected fraudulent activity within...
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School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

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Safety first. And speeders beware. Friday, February 27, 2026, marked the inception of citations to be issued to drivers violating the Hillcrest Elementary School...
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Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conference

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Playground and Basketball Court Highlight Improvements at Babson Park Playground

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Bartow Man Killed in Early Morning Crash with Semi on SR 60 in Lake Wales

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