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Alta Ruthe Jack | February 17, 1936 — February 2, 2026 Lufkin, TX Memorial services for Alta Ruthe Jack, 89, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, April...

Lakeland

In Loving Memory of Marcia N. Alley, 81, of Lakeland

Marcia Nicodemus Alley never let a phone call go to voicemail. She never left the house without earrings and lipstick—even during the pandemic, when she...

Health

Barnett Family Invests in Future of Treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center Location Coming to Polk County

By Maria Iannucci Within the next few years, Polk County...

Lake Wales

Late-Night Crooked Lake Rescue: Deputies, Fire Rescue, and Good Samaritan Save Two Men After Canoe Overturns

At around 8:04 pm, on Sunday March 8, 2026,...

Lake Wales

World Wildlife Day – FREE Community Event

🌎 World Wildlife Day – FREE Community Event! A fun...

Babson Park

Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

Pedestrian killed crossing I-4 onramp in northeast Polk County A...

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Two Patients Transported After Lake Wales Crash

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At approximately 6:59 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025,...

Obituaries

In Memory of Billy Ray Reed, 74, of Frostproof

November 7, 2024 0

Billy Ray Reed, 74 Billy Ray Reed of Frostproof passed...

Lake Wales

23 Yr Old Lake Wales Man Charged With Murdering His Brother

December 30, 2022 0

On December 28, 2022, the U.S. Marshals Service and...

CRIME

Lake Wales Man Charged After Allegedly Being Videoed Sexually Molesting A Horse

January 10, 2025 0

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Donald Calloway...

Lake Wales

Victory Ridge Academy Receives Grant From Camp Rotary Foundation, Inc.

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Lake Wales, Florida – Victory Ridge Academy (VRA) was recently awarded...

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In Loving Memory of Violeta Balmaceda Salud of Lake Wales

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Refuge on the Ridge Celebrates Five Years of Helping Others Recover from Addiction

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested After Briefly Fleeing Police

Lake Wales

Polk County Commission Approves Appeal to 656-Acre Sand Mine Near Saddlebag Lake Resort

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

Lake Wales

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

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

City of Lake Wales

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

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Candlelight Christian Academy Wins Mid-Florida Athletic Conference

Sports

Playground and Basketball Court Highlight Improvements at Babson Park Playground

Babson Park

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

Lake Wales

Bark on Park Returns to Downtown Lake Wales March 20

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Refuge on the Ridge Celebrates Five Years of Helping Others Recover from Addiction

Staff Reporter - April 3, 2026

Polk County Commission Approves Appeal to 656-Acre Sand Mine Near Saddlebag Lake Resort

carl - March 26, 2026

Alta Ruthe Jack | February 17, 1936 – February 2, 2026 | OBITUARY

Kip - March 19, 2026

LWHS Band Hits the Right Note with Explosive Growth Under Director

March 16, 2026

Late-Night Crooked Lake Rescue: Deputies, Fire Rescue, and Good Samaritan Save Two Men After Canoe Overturns

March 10, 2026

World Wildlife Day – FREE Community Event

March 10, 2026

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

March 4, 2026

School Zone Speed Cameras: A Look At The Numbers

February 28, 2026

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

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

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In Loving Memory of Violeta Balmaceda Salud of Lake Wales

Allison - April 7, 2026

Violeta Balmaceda Salud March 28, 1946 — April 2, 2026 Lake...

Refuge on the Ridge Celebrates Five Years of Helping Others Recover from Addiction

Staff Reporter - April 3, 2026

by James Coulter Family. Fame. Fortune. Andy Blair had it...

Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested After Briefly Fleeing Police

carl - March 31, 2026

A man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into...

Polk County Commission Approves Appeal to 656-Acre Sand Mine Near Saddlebag Lake Resort

carl - March 26, 2026

by James Coulter Despite residents raising concerns about potential pollution,...

Driver Dies After Corvette Fails to Stop, Plunges Into Water-Filled Area in Lake Wales

Allison - March 23, 2026

The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a...

90th AED Installed at Lakeshore Club Villas Thanks to Lifesaving Partnership

Allison - March 20, 2026

A milestone moment unfolded Monday night as the 90th...

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In Loving Memory of Violeta Balmaceda Salud of Lake Wales

Allison - April 7, 2026

Violeta Balmaceda Salud March 28, 1946 — April 2, 2026 Lake...

Refuge on the Ridge Celebrates Five Years of Helping Others Recover from Addiction

Staff Reporter - April 3, 2026

by James Coulter Family. Fame. Fortune. Andy Blair had it...

Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested After Briefly Fleeing Police

carl - March 31, 2026

A man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into...

Polk County Commission Approves Appeal to 656-Acre Sand Mine Near Saddlebag Lake Resort

carl - March 26, 2026

by James Coulter Despite residents raising concerns about potential pollution,...

Driver Dies After Corvette Fails to Stop, Plunges Into Water-Filled Area in Lake Wales

90th AED Installed at Lakeshore Club Villas Thanks to Lifesaving Partnership

Alta Ruthe Jack | February 17, 1936 – February 2, 2026 | OBITUARY

In Loving Memory of Marcia N. Alley, 81, of Lakeland

In Loving Memory of Mary Perez Perryman

LWHS Band Hits the Right Note with Explosive Growth Under Director

Lake Wales Man Accused Of Drunk Driving Caused Two Hit and Runs Then Parked Behind Elementary School

In Loving Memory of Ruth Gilman

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In Loving Memory of Violeta Balmaceda Salud of Lake Wales

Obituaries

Allison - April 7, 2026

Violeta Balmaceda Salud March 28, 1946 — April 2, 2026 Lake Wales, Florida Violeta Balmaceda Salud, 80, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away peacefully on April 2,...