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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...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

LAKE WALES, FL (February 13, 2026) – A woman...

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...

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Lake Wales Traffic Crash Sends One to the Hospital

September 19, 2024 0

At approximately 3:55 PM this afternoon, Polk County Sheriff’s...

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Lake Wales Purple Duck Race Raises Funds For Alzheimer’s

June 23, 2024 0

On June 12, more than 50 Lake Wales residents...

Haines City

Haines City Teenager Is Missing: Have You Seen Paul Robinson

August 3, 2023 0

Haines City Police Department are looking for a 15-year-old...

Education

Lake Wales Public Library Offers Certain College Level Online Courses Tuition Free Through Local Bullard Trust

November 9, 2024 0

The Lake Wales Public Library offers the business and...

Community

Memorial Day Proclamation from Gov. DeSantis Requests Respect in Honoring Fallen Heroes

May 25, 2025 0

The following is an excerpt of a letter written...

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Babson Park

Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

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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

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

Events

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

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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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Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

carl - March 7, 2026

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

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...

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Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

carl - March 7, 2026

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

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

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

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Babson Park Man Struck & Killed In Davenport

Babson Park

carl - March 7, 2026

Pedestrian killed crossing I-4 onramp in northeast Polk County A pedestrian was killed Friday evening, March 6, 2026, as he was crossing an onramp from...