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Polk County Fire Rescue Fight House Fire in Lake Wales; Two Transported to Local Hospital, 10 Pets Lost
At 5:20 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, a structure fire was reported to Polk County Fire Rescue. it was quickly determined to be...
LWPD Arrests Former GrowHealthy Employee for Allegedly Stealing Over 20 Pounds of Marijuana
A former employee at GrowHealthy, a facility, licensed to cultivate cannabis for medical purposes, has been arrested in connection to the alleged theft of...
Polk County Commissioners Approve Spending $506K+ on New Internet-Based Phones and Services
by James Coulter
The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and other government departments will be receiving new internet-based phones and services, now that county commissioners...
In Loving Memory of Margaret “Rickie” Settle, 72, of Lake Wales
Margaret “Rickie” Settle, 72
Margaret “Rickie” Settle of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born August 8,...
UniVista Arson and Vandalism Suspect Identified and Arrested
After an intensive investigation by Lake Wales Police Department, a suspect has been arrested for allegedly tossing Molotov cocktails and discharging a firearm at...
