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Lake Wales Police Department Deputy Chief Troy Schulze Retiring, Community Social Planned
When you love your community and a life of service as much as Troy Schulze does, saying the word “retirement” seems difficult. But this...
Traffic Crash at US Hwy. 27 N. Blocking Two Lanes
At approximately 8:46 this morning, Polk County Fire Rescue reported a call regarding a traffic collision at US Highway 27 N. and Pedalers Pond...
Polk County Solid Waste Division Posts Labor Day Schedule Changes
The North Central Landfill and the Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day. They will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 3.
In observation of...
Prescribed Burn Scheduled in Lake Wales Conservation Area
Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division has a 340-acre prescribed burn planned within the SUMICA conservation area today. SUMICA will be closed to...
Former Lake Wales Résidents Publish “First Love, Only Love” After 44 Years
It took over 44 years to finish and publish the book.
That’s what co-authors Bob and Chris Balgemann say when you look at the history...
