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Lake Wales Teen Killed in Early Morning Interstate 4 Crash in Orange County, Several Other Local Teens Seriously Injured
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla.
A 17 year old male from Lake Wales was killed in a violent early morning crash on Interstate 4 that left multiple...
Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested After Briefly Fleeing Police
A man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into custody Monday evening following a brief chase near Granado’s Produce in Lake Wales.
According to information...
Polk County Commission Approves Appeal to 656-Acre Sand Mine Near Saddlebag Lake Resort
by James Coulter
Despite residents raising concerns about potential pollution, noise, and traffic issues, county commissioners approved an appeal to a proposed sand mine near...
Lake Wales Man Accused Of Drunk Driving Caused Two Hit and Runs Then Parked Behind Elementary School
On March 10, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 43‑year‑old Juan Medina of Lake Wales after he caused two hit‑and‑run crashes while driving...
Barnett Family Invests in Future of Treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center Location Coming to Polk County
By Maria Iannucci
Within the next few years, Polk County residents will have a valuable new option for quality cancer care that won’t involve driving...
