City of Lake Walescarl - July 6, 20260

Lake Wales To Honor 2026 Polk County Pioneer Robin Gibson With Official Day

By Carl Fish LAKE WALES, Fla. — Just weeks after being named a 2026 Polk County Pioneer, longtime Lake Wales attorney and community leader Robin...

FoodAllison - July 2, 20260

Chick-fil-A Coming to Lake Wales

City of Lake Wales, FL- Chick-fil-A is setting-up shop in Lake Wales! The restaurant chain just received site plan approval from the City’s growth...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENTcarl - July 1, 20260

Defense Asks Judge to Throw Out Murder Charge in Fatal Lake Wales Shooting – Stand Your Ground Hearing Upcoming

By Carl Fish | Daily Ridge The man accused of fatally shooting a Lake Wales teenager last December is asking a Polk County judge to...

Lake WalesStaff Reporter - June 30, 20260

From Battalion Chief to “Coach Mike,” Florida’s Special Olympics Bocce Team Brings Home the Gold

By Anita Todd LAKE WALES – For ten days this month, he enjoyed being called “Coach Mike” by the 4-member bocce team representing Florida at the Special Olympics USA Games Minnesota 2026. The team brought...

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Enhanced Maintenance Standards Given Preliminary Approval by City Commission

Local Government and Politics June 29, 2026 0

Enhanced Maintenance Standards Given Preliminary Approval by City Commissionby...

73-Lot Hickory Ridge Subdivision Receives Preliminary Approval for Zoning and Land Use Change

Local Government and Politics June 25, 2026 0

73-Lot Hickory Ridge Subdivision Receives Preliminary Approval for Zoning...

Lake Wales Woman Killed In E-Bike Crash On Scenic Highway Near Babson Park

Lake Wales June 24, 2026 0

PCSO Press Release The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is...

Lake Wales Arts Council Celebrates Community Creativity with Opening Reception for “Thrown Together: Celebrating America in Form”

Lake Wales June 24, 2026 0

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Lake Wales Arts Council...

Lake Wales Woman Killed In E-Bike Crash On Scenic Highway Near Babson Park

Lake Wales carl - June 24, 2026 0

PCSO Press Release The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday night, June 23, 2026, near Babson Park. Deputies were...

Lake Wales Arts Council Celebrates Community Creativity with Opening Reception for “Thrown Together: Celebrating America in Form”

Lake Wales Allison - June 24, 2026 0

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Lake Wales Arts Council invites the community to attend the opening reception for Thrown Together: Celebrating America in Form on Thursday, July...

Victory Ridge Academy Awarded Grant by the Camp Rotary Charitable Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation

Lake Wales Allison - June 18, 2026 0

Victory Ridge Academy (VRA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $3,150 grant from the Camp Rotary Charitable Fund within the GiveWell Community...