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The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred in Lake Wales this morning on State Road 60 West at West Lake...

Events

Bark on Park Returns to Downtown Lake Wales March 20

Grab your leash and your pup because it’s time for a tail-wagging good time in Downtown Lake Wales. The City of Lake Wales Recreation is...

City of Lake Wales

Lake Wales CRA Approves New Program (HOME) to Assist Residents with Disabilities

by James Coulter A new pilot program aims to help...

Entertainment

Welcome, World Travelers! New Fast and Furious Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Florida

Welcome, World Travelers! New Fast and Furious Coaster Coming...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Martha Jean McCall Coleman, former clerk at Mayers Jewelers, of Lake Wales

Martha Jean McCall Coleman, a beloved resident of Lake...

Events

Polk County Police Chiefs’ Charitable Foundation: Sporting Clays Fun Shoot April 11

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Polk County Police...

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In Loving Memory of Sarah Emily Clemons, 45, of Lake Wales

June 25, 2025 0

Sarah Emily Clemons, 45 Sarah Emily Clemons of Lake...

Entertainment

2024 Lake Wales Homecoming Parade Date Set

August 26, 2024 0

by James Coulter The Lake Wales High School (LWHS) homecoming...

Lake Wales

UPDATE 8:10pm: Traffic Crash at Hwy. 60 and Hunt Bros. Rd., Multiple Vehicles Involved

January 18, 2025 0

UPDATE 8:10 p.m., 1/18/25: Amber Smith with Polk County...

Lake Wales

YMCA Of Central Florida Closing Lake Wales Branch

April 26, 2023 0

The YMCA Of Central Florida has decided to close...

Lake Wales

35 Teams Play Lake Wales Rotary on the Ridge Soccer Championship

May 31, 2023 0

by James Coulter Maria Lopez and Anna Vega are both...

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Lake Wales

Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protection

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

City of Lake Wales

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

Local Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Waverly Road

Waverly

Four People Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Unincorporated Lake Wales

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Lake Wales Continues Investing in Downtown as Vibin’ Vinny’s Sees Major Support For It’s Efforts

Lake Wales

Four Dead, Multiple Injured in Multi Vehicle Crash on Highway 60 East of Lake Wales

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Big Project, Lower Price: Lake Wales Reviews Just Over $600K Cemetery Expansion

Lake Wales

Warning Period Begins as Second Round of School Zone Speed Cameras in Lake Wales Go Live

City of Lake Wales

Lake Wales Advances Utility Acquisition Involving Waverly Water and Crooked Lake Park Water

Lake Wales

Lake Wales Physician Arrested on 12 Battery Charges Following Workplace Allegations

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Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protection

Allison - March 4, 2026

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

Maria Iannucci - February 28, 2026

Bartow Man Killed in Early Morning Crash with Semi on SR 60 in Lake Wales

Allison - February 25, 2026

Lady Highlanders Power Past Lake Region in 12–6 Win

February 20, 2026

Lake Wales Continues Investing in Downtown as Vibin’ Vinny’s Sees Major Support For It’s Efforts

February 5, 2026

Big Project, Lower Price: Lake Wales Reviews Just Over $600K Cemetery Expansion

February 4, 2026

Warning Period Begins as Second Round of School Zone Speed Cameras in Lake Wales Go Live

February 4, 2026

Lake Wales Advances Utility Acquisition Involving Waverly Water and Crooked Lake Park Water

February 2, 2026

Lake Wales Physician Arrested on 12 Battery Charges Following Workplace Allegations

January 30, 2026

Commissioner Keith Thompson Announces Re-Election Campaign

January 29, 2026

Lake Wales businessman Eugene L. Fultz has announced his campaign for Seat 5 on the Lake Wales City Commission.

January 28, 2026

Lake Wales businesswoman and longtime community volunteer Terri “Awesome” Miller has announced her campaign for Seat 5 on the Lake Wales City Commission.

January 27, 2026

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Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protection

Allison - March 4, 2026

Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for...

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

carl - March 3, 2026

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

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

Maria Iannucci - February 28, 2026

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

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

carl - February 27, 2026

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

Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conference

Allison - February 26, 2026

Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conferenceby James Coulter In...

Playground and Basketball Court Highlight Improvements at Babson Park Playground

Allison - February 25, 2026

Tucked away in the heart of Babson Park, this...

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Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protection

Allison - March 4, 2026

Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for...

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

carl - March 3, 2026

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

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

Maria Iannucci - February 28, 2026

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

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

carl - February 27, 2026

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

Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conference

Playground and Basketball Court Highlight Improvements at Babson Park Playground

Bartow Man Killed in Early Morning Crash with Semi on SR 60 in Lake Wales

Bark on Park Returns to Downtown Lake Wales March 20

Official Qualifying Period Concludes for Lake Wales City Commission Elections

Lady Highlanders Power Past Lake Region in 12–6 Win

Motorcyclist from Avon Park killed in two-vehicle crash near Frostproof

Woman Arrested After She Allegedly Battered A School Guardian at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary

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Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protection

Lake Wales

Allison - March 4, 2026

Polk County Acquires 26 Acre Lake Wales Property for $415K for Environmental Protectionby James Coulter More than 26 acres of land near Lake Wales will...