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Bok Academy North Principal Gregory Lewis Arrested for Theft

CRIME March 31, 2025 0

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Gregory Lewis, the recently appointed...

Lake Wales Non-Profit Seeking Donations to Support Young Women in Need

Lake Wales March 31, 2025 0

A local non-profit is working hard to serve young...

Lake Wales at a Crossroads: Balancing City Growth and County Challenges

Lake Wales March 31, 2025 0

Lake Wales, a city perched on Florida’s scenic Ridge,...

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

Lake Wales Police Department: Attempt To Identify

Lake Wales Woman Arrested After Allegedly Running Over Man & Toddler He Was Holding

Person Shot In Lake Wales Incident On W. Northside Has Passed

One Person Shot & One Person In Custody After Lake Wales Shooting

Lake Wales Police Charge Man With Attempted Murder In Knife Slashing Assault