FoodAllison - July 2, 20260

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...

Local Government and PoliticsAllison - June 29, 20260

Enhanced Maintenance Standards Given Preliminary Approval by City Commission

Enhanced Maintenance Standards Given Preliminary Approval by City Commissionby James Coulter Residents can soon say "goodbye" to vacant lots, empty storefronts, and broken signs and...

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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

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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...

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

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Victory Ridge Academy (VRA) is proud to announce that...

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...

Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks Recreation Area

Lake Wales Allison - June 11, 2026 0

Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful camping destination surrounded by towering oak trees and Spanish moss can find it at Coleman Landing Campground, located...