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Lake Wales Woman Killed In E-Bike Crash On Scenic Highway Near Babson Park
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 CRA Unanimously Approves First Phase of Walesbilt Hotel Restoration Plan
LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency voted Tuesday to approve an interim agreement with Restoration St. Louis, Inc., marking a...
19 Year-Old Bartow Man Killed in ATV Crash at River Ranch Hunt Club
A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash at the River Ranch Hunt Club near Lake Wales.
According to...
Frostproof Man Killed in Early Morning Rollover Crash on U.S. 27
A 36-year-old Frostproof man was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of his vehicle on U.S. Highway 27 in southern Polk County.
According to...
Lake Wales High School Responds After Yearbook Illustrations Spark Community Discussion
By Carl Fish
LAKE WALES – A discussion surrounding the 2025-2026 Lake Wales High School yearbook generated hundreds of comments online this week, prompting school...
