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Refuge on the Ridge Celebrates Five Years of Helping Others Recover from Addiction

Lake Wales April 3, 2026 0

by James Coulter Family. Fame. Fortune. Andy Blair had it...

Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested After Briefly Fleeing Police

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT March 31, 2026 0

A man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into...

Polk County Commission Approves Appeal to 656-Acre Sand Mine Near Saddlebag Lake Resort

Lake Wales March 26, 2026 0

by James Coulter Despite residents raising concerns about potential pollution,...

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

LWPD: Local Scams are on the Rise; How to Avoid Becoming a Victim

Lake Wales Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Early Morning Shooting on 3rd Street

City of Lake Wales Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month in Official Proclamation