City of Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - November 7, 20250

School Zone Flashing Lights are Changing; Lake Wales Gets One Step Closer to Speed Cameras

Drivers in Lake Wales may have noticed a change in several school zones around the City of Lake Wales this past week and should...

City of Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - November 6, 20250

Annexation of 5+ Acres of Land for Future Lake Wales Fire Station Given Preliminary Approval

by James Coulter The Lake Wales City Commission has given initial approval to annex five acres of land, making way for the construction of a new...

Lake WalesAllison - November 6, 20250

Rotary on The Ridge Club’s Annual Pancake Day-Salute to Veterans

Stacks of pancakes swimming in syrup and juicy links of sausages can be yours on November 15th at the Rotary on The Ridge Club's annual...

Wildlife/FWCMaria Iannucci - November 6, 20250

FWC Approved Wildlife Trapping Proposed Rule Amendments for Advertising

FWC - At this week’s Commission meeting in Belle Glade, Commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to approve proposed...

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Polk County Commissioners Approve Tax Exemption to New Business to Build Data Center

Polk County November 6, 2025 0

by James Coulter More than 50 new full-time jobs, each...

Family Mourns Loss of 22-Year-Old Lake Wales Man Known for His Big Heart and Helping Hands

Lake Wales November 5, 2025 0

LAKE WALES • The family of 22-year-old Gavin Michael...

In Loving Memory of Jack Edwin Hamilton, 90, of Lake Wales

Obituaries November 4, 2025 0

Jack Hamilton of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away peacefully...

Driver Arrested & Charged With DUI After Flipping Truck Halloween Night

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT November 4, 2025 0

Lake Wales, Florida - A pickup truck flipped onto...

Driver Arrested & Charged With DUI After Flipping Truck Halloween Night

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT carl - November 4, 2025 0

Lake Wales, Florida - A pickup truck flipped onto its side late Friday in the commercial parking lot near Rural King and McDonald’s, leading...

Lake Wales Public Library “Food for Fines” Nov. 1 – Dec. 31

Community Maria Iannucci - November 4, 2025 0

You can "Pay" your library fines and fees with a donation of non-perishable food and help local families this holiday season. The Lake Wales Public...

City of Lake Wales to Reimburse Itself for Expansions of Fire Station and Cemetery

City of Lake Wales Maria Iannucci - November 4, 2025 0

by James Coulter The City of Lake Wales has stated its intent to reimburse itself with future tax-exempt financing for the expenses to be incurred from...

Frostproof

Frostproof Man Arrested After Violent Armed Robbery Near Lake Wales

LAKE WALES — A Frostproof man is behind bars...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Laureen Ann Beck, 94, of Lake Wales

Laureen Ann Beck, a beloved teacher, mother, grandmother, and...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Lawrence Edward DeGrenier, 76

Lawrence Edward DeGrenier, a devoted husband, father, and respected...

City of Lake Wales

Lake Wales Police Retirement Plan Participation Period Extended from 5 to 8 Years

by James Coulter Lake Wales police officers who remain employed...

Political Bourbon

Dundee Florida Residents Say Town Commission Unlawfully Extended Its Own Terms

Dundee, Florida – A proposal by the Town of Dundee to delay the next municipal election and extend the current mayor and commissioners’ terms by approximately eighteen months is drawing [...]

Former California Resident Arrested In Central Florida For Los Angeles Wildfire That Caused $150 Billion In Damage

By Political Bourbon News Staff LOS ANGELES – A man who once lived in Pacific Palisades and now resides in Florida has been arrested for allegedly starting one of the [...]

Mass Shooting in Downtown Montgomery Leaves Two Dead and 12 Injured

By Political Bourbon | Credit: AL.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A night meant for celebration turned to chaos late Saturday as gunfire erupted in downtown Montgomery, leaving two people dead and [...]