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Two Former Lake Wales Little League Board Members Arrested on Grand Theft and Fraud Charges

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT March 3, 2026 0

Lake Wales, FL — Two former board members of...

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

City of Lake Wales February 28, 2026 0

Safety first. And speeders beware. Friday, February 27, 2026,...

Lake Wales Police Arrest Suspect in Last Week’s SR 60 Crash

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT February 27, 2026 0

LAKE WALES, FL — A Lake Wales man has...

Death Investigation Closes Lane on SR 60 Near Indian Lake Estates

City of Frostproof Responds to Concerns Over Bacteria in Lake Clinch

Polk County Commissioners Approve Agreement for Sheriff’s Office Joint-Use Warehouse and Facilities Management Administration Building

Alligator Attack Reported at Lake Kissimmee State Park

Red Flag Warning Issued for Polk County: What Residents Need to Know

New Pub Coming To Downtown Lake Wales

Suspect AKA Rapper John Wicks Arrested In Central Florida- Brother Of Rapper Kodak Black

Polk County Shelter & Hurricane Resource Information

Polk County Public Schools To Be Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Sheriff Grady Judd Details The Case Against Local Polk Attorney Jason Penrod