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In Loving Memory of John Ray Hodge, 55, of Lake Wales

Obituaries September 7, 2025 0

John Ray Hodge, 55 John Hodge of Lake Wales passed...

PCSO’s Volunteer Sheriff’s Service Officers Program Seeks Community Members to Enhance Efficiency

Community September 6, 2025 0

PCSO: The PCSO's Volunteer Sheriff’s Service Officers (VSSO) program...

City of Lake Wales Approves $123 Million Budget, Focuses on Projects to Further Implement Lake Wales Connected Plan

City of Lake Wales September 6, 2025 0

By James Coulter Resurfaced city streets, restored alleyways, and refurbished...

Lake Wales Woman Who Also Worked For Lake Wales Police Department Arrested For Fraud & Theft

Traffic Stop Turns Violent: Dundee Man Drags Lake Wales Officer and K9 with Vehicle

Lake Wales Suspect on Probation Arrested for Attempted Murder After Online Feud Turns Violent

LWPD Arrests Former GrowHealthy Employee for Allegedly Stealing Over 20 Pounds of Marijuana

UniVista Arson and Vandalism Suspect Identified and Arrested

Internal Affairs Finds Policy Violations by School Resource Officer; Resignation Follows, LWPD Confirms No Criminal Violations

Update Regarding Lake Wales Fatal Stabbing – Preliminarily Appears To Be Self Defense

LWPD Investigating this Afternoon’s Fatal Stabbing

Avon Park Woman Arrested For Alleged DUI In Lake Wales With Child in Vehicle

18-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Robbery from Child; Local Business Owners Replace Stolen Cash for Victim