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The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred in Lake Wales this morning on State Road 60 West at West Lake...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Woman Arrested After She Allegedly Battered A School Guardian at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary

LAKE WALES, FL (February 13, 2026) – A woman...

City of Lake Wales

Lake Wales CRA Approves New Program (HOME) to Assist Residents with Disabilities

by James Coulter A new pilot program aims to help...

Entertainment

Welcome, World Travelers! New Fast and Furious Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Florida

Welcome, World Travelers! New Fast and Furious Coaster Coming...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Martha Jean McCall Coleman, former clerk at Mayers Jewelers, of Lake Wales

Martha Jean McCall Coleman, a beloved resident of Lake...

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Crews Battle Brush Fire In Lake Wales For Nearly Four Hours

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On May 23, 2024, several units responded to a...

Business & Economy

Goin’ Postal Lake Wales Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting and Specials

November 21, 2025 0

Goin’ Postal Lake Wales officially opened its doors and...

Lake Wales

“Not In My Backyard!” LW Residents Say About Proposed Pipe Plant

March 9, 2023 0

by James Coulter "I'm not against the plant being built,...

Cooking

Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Garlic Steak Bites

September 24, 2025 0

Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Garlic Steak Bites by...

Frostproof

Water Service Disruption and Boil Notice Planned for Frostproof Sunday Night

June 27, 2025 0

Frostproof residents are being notified of a planned water...

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Babson Park

Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

Lake Wales

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

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

City of Lake Wales

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

Polk County Police Chiefs’ Charitable Foundation: Sporting Clays Fun Shoot April 11

Events

Local Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Waverly Road

Waverly

Four People Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Unincorporated Lake Wales

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Lake Wales Continues Investing in Downtown as Vibin’ Vinny’s Sees Major Support For It’s Efforts

Lake Wales

Four Dead, Multiple Injured in Multi Vehicle Crash on Highway 60 East of Lake Wales

Traffic

Big Project, Lower Price: Lake Wales Reviews Just Over $600K Cemetery Expansion

Lake Wales

Warning Period Begins as Second Round of School Zone Speed Cameras in Lake Wales Go Live

City of Lake Wales

Lake Wales Advances Utility Acquisition Involving Waverly Water and Crooked Lake Park Water

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

Allison - March 4, 2026

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

Maria Iannucci - February 28, 2026

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

Allison - February 25, 2026

Lady Highlanders Power Past Lake Region in 12–6 Win

February 20, 2026

Lake Wales Continues Investing in Downtown as Vibin’ Vinny’s Sees Major Support For It’s Efforts

February 5, 2026

Big Project, Lower Price: Lake Wales Reviews Just Over $600K Cemetery Expansion

February 4, 2026

Warning Period Begins as Second Round of School Zone Speed Cameras in Lake Wales Go Live

February 4, 2026

Lake Wales Advances Utility Acquisition Involving Waverly Water and Crooked Lake Park Water

February 2, 2026

Lake Wales Physician Arrested on 12 Battery Charges Following Workplace Allegations

January 30, 2026

Commissioner Keith Thompson Announces Re-Election Campaign

January 29, 2026

Lake Wales businessman Eugene L. Fultz has announced his campaign for Seat 5 on the Lake Wales City Commission.

January 28, 2026

Lake Wales businesswoman and longtime community volunteer Terri “Awesome” Miller has announced her campaign for Seat 5 on the Lake Wales City Commission.

January 27, 2026

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Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

carl - March 7, 2026

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

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

Allison - March 4, 2026

Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for...

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

carl - March 3, 2026

Lake Wales, FL — Two former board members of...

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

Maria Iannucci - February 28, 2026

Safety first. And speeders beware. Friday, February 27, 2026,...

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

carl - February 27, 2026

LAKE WALES, FL — A Lake Wales man has...

Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conference

Allison - February 26, 2026

Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conferenceby James Coulter In...

Lake Wales News

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Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

carl - March 7, 2026

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

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

Allison - March 4, 2026

Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for...

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

carl - March 3, 2026

Lake Wales, FL — Two former board members of...

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

Maria Iannucci - February 28, 2026

Safety first. And speeders beware. Friday, February 27, 2026,...

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

Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conference

Playground and Basketball Court Highlight Improvements at Babson Park Playground

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

Bark on Park Returns to Downtown Lake Wales March 20

Official Qualifying Period Concludes for Lake Wales City Commission Elections

Lady Highlanders Power Past Lake Region in 12–6 Win

Motorcyclist from Avon Park killed in two-vehicle crash near Frostproof

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Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

Babson Park

carl - March 7, 2026

Pedestrian killed crossing I-4 onramp in northeast Polk County A pedestrian was killed Friday evening, March 6, 2026, as he was crossing an onramp from...