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Public Transportation Grants Approved for Lake Wales Airport Improvements

City of Lake Wales November 11, 2025 0

by James Coulter Lake Wales Municipal Airport will be receiving...

Veterans Day 2025: Celebrating Service with History, Honor, and Local Specials

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Fatal Stabbing Leads to Arrest for First Degree Murder

CRIME November 10, 2025 0

A fatal stabbing on Bullard Ave. this morning ends...

Polk County Solid Waste Division Posts Labor Day Schedule Changes

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Lake Wales Residents Host Floating Lantern Event For Alzheimer’s At Waters Edge

Westbound S.R. 60 Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian

The Circle of Friends to host free “Friendsgiving” Block Celebration

Lake Wales Man Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse, Critically Injuring Child & Domestic Abuse

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation In Frostproof

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