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Cooking on the Ridge: Glazed Barbecue Chicken Thighs by James Coulter Barbecue season is upon us in Polk County, a time when cities across the county fire...

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Lake Wales CRA Approves +$461K Construction Contract for Northwest Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements

by James Coulter More than 1.25 miles of sidewalk will be paved along eight city streets now that a construction contract has been approved. At their regular...

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Death Investigation Underway in Golf View Park Area of Unincorporated Lake Wales

Law enforcement officials are conducting a death investigation at...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Lake Wales Police Investigate Stabbing Following Disturbance at Apartment Complex

Lake Wales police are investigating a stabbing that occurred...

Lake Wales

Lake Wales Man Found Dead In Partially Submerged SUV In Lake Marion

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

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Pedro Juan Torres, Jr., 60

Pedro Juan Torres, Jr., known affectionately as Peter, passed...

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Two Separate Accidents Reported on Hwy. 60 After Tonight’s Storm

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Two separate traffic accidents have been reported this evening,...

City of Lake Wales

Enjoy an Architectural Walking Tour of Lake Wales Starting Nov. 17

November 13, 2024 0

The Lake Wales History Museum will begin hosting Lake...

Lake Wales

Vehicle Fire on Scenic Highway This Morning Sends Serious Smoke Into the Sky

September 23, 2024 0

At approximately 10:05 AM, a call was reported with...

Lake Wales

Lake Wales PD Investigating Crash On S.R. 60 & 1st Street

August 1, 2024 0

The Lake Wales Police Department is investigating a two...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Annie Jones Houston, 90, of Frostproof

January 19, 2025 0

Annie Jones Houston, 90 Annie Jones Houston of Frostproof passed...

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Hiring Event for Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Set for Jan. 31

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Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Beef Curry

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Lake Wales

Refuge on the Ridge Receives AED #83 Through Culpepper Cardiac Foundation Initiative

FWC Releases Results of 2025 Black Bear Hunt

Outdoors

Lake Wales Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in DUI Manslaughter Case

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Frostproof and Winter Haven Communities Mourn After Two Killed in DUI Manslaughter Crash on State Road 33

Frostproof

A Life Lost, Another Changed: How Unresolved Conflicts Between Young Adults Lead To December 2nd Shooting In Lake Wales

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Shop with a Cop Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children

Business & Economy

In Loving Memory of Lillian Houser Carden, 104, of Lake Wales

Obituaries

Fatal Crash on State Road 60 Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Fort Pierce Man

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In Loving Memory of Peggy Jean Young Williams, 92, of Lake Wales

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Refuge on the Ridge Receives AED #83 Through Culpepper Cardiac Foundation Initiative

Allison - January 22, 2026

City of Lake Wales Considers Spending +$937K on Resurfacing Streets

Staff Reporter - January 20, 2026

Lake Wales CRA Approves +$461K Construction Contract for Northwest Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements

Staff Reporter - January 19, 2026

Celebration of Life for Sonia Jean Money

January 16, 2026

New HOME Program to Boost Accessibility for Lake Wales Residents

January 16, 2026

Slow Down! New Details Emerge as First School Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras Set to Go Live This Week

January 12, 2026

Lake Wales Man Found Dead In Partially Submerged SUV In Lake Marion

January 10, 2026

Fatal Crash on State Road 60 Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Fort Pierce Man

December 12, 2025

The Road We Share: What One Turn Lane Says About Polk County’s Future

December 4, 2025

Lake Wales Man, 20, Killed In Afternoon Shooting; Frostproof Teen Charged With Murder

December 2, 2025

Small Boxes, Big Dreams: Popular Lake Wales Business Aims to Support Those in Need

December 2, 2025

Board Welcomes McKeon and Quam as New Trustees

November 24, 2025

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Hiring Event for Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Set for Jan. 31

Maria Iannucci - January 22, 2026

If you’re pursuing a career in the medical field,...

Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Beef Curry

Allison - January 22, 2026

Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Beef Curry by James...

Welcome, World Travelers! Star Wars: Galaxy Edge’s Expands Timeline

Allison - January 22, 2026

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Refuge on the Ridge Receives AED #83 Through Culpepper Cardiac Foundation Initiative

Allison - January 22, 2026

Refuge on the Ridge has become the latest organization...

In Loving Memory of James Ward of Lake Wales

Allison - January 21, 2026

Obituary for James Ward James Ward, a resident of Lake...

City of Lake Wales Considers Spending +$937K on Resurfacing Streets

Staff Reporter - January 20, 2026

by James Coulter The City of Lake Wales is considering...

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Hiring Event for Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Set for Jan. 31

Maria Iannucci - January 22, 2026

If you’re pursuing a career in the medical field,...

Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Beef Curry

Allison - January 22, 2026

Cooking on the Ridge: Slow Cooker Beef Curry by James...

Welcome, World Travelers! Star Wars: Galaxy Edge’s Expands Timeline

Allison - January 22, 2026

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Refuge on the Ridge Receives AED #83 Through Culpepper Cardiac Foundation Initiative

Allison - January 22, 2026

Refuge on the Ridge has become the latest organization...

In Loving Memory of James Ward of Lake Wales

City of Lake Wales Considers Spending +$937K on Resurfacing Streets

Cooking on the Ridge: Glazed Barbecue Chicken Thighs

Lake Wales CRA Approves +$461K Construction Contract for Northwest Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements

Celebration of Life for Sonia Jean Money

New HOME Program to Boost Accessibility for Lake Wales Residents

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Maria Iannucci - January 22, 2026

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