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In Loving Memory of Betty Ann Mercer, 88, of Lake Wales
Betty Ann Mercer, 88, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving children, husband,...
Maria’s Meal Picks: Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Salsa
Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Salsa is just the dish you need to transport you to somewhere tropical even if you can’t quite yet get...
Lake Wales City Commission Approves Two Ordinances to Facilitate Future Annexation of Hickory Ridge Subdivision
by James Coulter
Two ordinances have been approved that will allow for the future annexation of the Hickory Ridge subdivision into the city limits in...
Dirt Bike Involved in Neighborhood Crash, Sends Driver by Helicopter to the Hospital
At 11:57 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, a traffic collision was reported near 405 1st St. N. in Lake Wales. The crash involves...
PCSO to Host Back to School Bash in Lake Wales July 12
In fact, Polk Sheriff's Charities is hosting three Back to School Bashes at three different PCSO substations from 9:00a.m. to 12p.m. (noon) on Saturday,...
