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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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Two Former Lake Wales Little League Board Members Arrested on Grand Theft and Fraud Charges

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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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Lake Wales Police Arrest Suspect in Last Week’s SR 60 Crash

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LAKE WALES, FL — A Lake Wales man has been arrested following Friday evening’s rollover crash on Highway 60 that shut down westbound lanes...
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Lake Wales Man Accused Of Drunk Driving Caused Two Hit and Runs Then Parked Behind Elementary School

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Barnett Family Invests in Future of Treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center Location Coming to Polk County

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Lake Wales Man Accused Of Drunk Driving Caused Two Hit and Runs Then Parked Behind Elementary School

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Lake Wales Man Accused Of Drunk Driving Caused Two Hit and Runs Then Parked Behind Elementary School

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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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Ruth Gilman May 19, 1925 — March 8, 2026 Lake Wales,...

Barnett Family Invests in Future of Treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center Location Coming to Polk County

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By Maria Iannucci Within the next few years, Polk County...

Late-Night Crooked Lake Rescue: Deputies, Fire Rescue, and Good Samaritan Save Two Men After Canoe Overturns

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World Wildlife Day – FREE Community Event

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Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

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Pedestrian killed crossing I-4 onramp in northeast Polk County A...

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

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Two Former Lake Wales Little League Board Members Arrested on Grand Theft and Fraud Charges

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