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A 23-year-old man now facing a sexual battery charge in Polk County was later arrested the same night after allegedly leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers...

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Lake Wales History Museum Continues to Grow with Visitors, Events, and Funding

Lake Wales History Museum Continues to Grow with Visitors, Events, and Funding by James Coulter More visitors. More exhibits and events. Even more opportunities for future growth....

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City of Lake Wales Through It’s CRA Will Purchase The Building Locally Known As Peterson & Myers For 4.5 Million-Adding 160+ Parking Spaces...

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Red-Light Camera Installation Work Begins Along SR 60 In Lake Wales

Drivers traveling through Lake Wales may soon notice new...

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HCSO Deputy Arrested in Sebring for DUI, Leaving Scene of Crash

A Highlands County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested on...

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City’s Pavement Management Program Continues With Roadway Improvements Across Multiple Streets

The next phase of the City’s pavement management program...

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Man Fleeing Shoplifting Theft Allegedly Commits Carjacking In Lake Wales Before Getting Arrested

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On December 13th, officers responded to a stolen vehicle fromTaylor Groves Subdivision....

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Blue Origin New Glenn NG-1 Going For Overnight Launch

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Blue Origin has announced it will begin fueling...

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Second Lake Wales Aldi Planning Opening Date in Late June

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According to their website, Aldi’s new location at the...

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Registration Open for Lake Wales Arts Council Summer Arts Camp 2025

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If your kids enjoy crafts, creativity, and fun, get...

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LWPD Helicopter Badge Drop Coming June 2

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LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT- On Monday, June 2, 2025,...

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19 Year-Old Bartow Man Killed in ATV Crash at River Ranch Hunt Club

carl - May 31, 2026

A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning following...

Frostproof Man Killed in Early Morning Rollover Crash on U.S. 27

carl - May 31, 2026

A 36-year-old Frostproof man was killed early Sunday morning...

Lake Wales High School Responds After Yearbook Illustrations Spark Community Discussion

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By Carl Fish LAKE WALES – A discussion surrounding the...

Polk County Expands Environmental Land Corridor With Lake Wales Property Acquisition

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On May 19, commissioners approved an agreement with La...

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19 Year-Old Bartow Man Killed in ATV Crash at River Ranch Hunt Club

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A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning following...

Frostproof Man Killed in Early Morning Rollover Crash on U.S. 27

carl - May 31, 2026

A 36-year-old Frostproof man was killed early Sunday morning...

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By Carl Fish LAKE WALES – A discussion surrounding the...

Polk County Expands Environmental Land Corridor With Lake Wales Property Acquisition

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On May 19, commissioners approved an agreement with La...

Lake Wales Has Approved 21,883 Homes in Recent Years. Only 6.5% Have Been Built

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19 Year-Old Bartow Man Killed in ATV Crash at River Ranch Hunt Club

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carl - May 31, 2026

A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash at the River Ranch Hunt Club near Lake Wales. According to...