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It’s National Postal Worker Day; Why That Still Matters

Community July 1, 2025 0

National Postal Worker Day is celebrated on July 1st...

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

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT July 1, 2025 0

A Lake Wales school resource officer at a Lake...

Lake Wales Moose Lodge: A Local Pillar of Community, Charity, and Connection

Lake Wales July 1, 2025 0

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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

Lake Wales Police Department: Attempt To Identify

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