Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - July 8, 20250

Free Crafts at the Lake Wales Public Library July 12

Beat the heat with fun, free crafts at the Lake Wales Public Library this Saturday, 7/12 at 1 PM to create your own Needle...

EventsMaria Iannucci - July 8, 20250

UF/IFAS Extension Office to Host Land Management Workshop July 15

Calling all landowners, hunters, and property managers; are you interested in learning practical strategies to optimize your land for wildlife, hunting, and conservation? Join the...

Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - July 8, 20250

LWAC Kicks Off Studio 60 Pottery Camp for Teens July 14

Lake Wales Arts Council is kicking off Studio 60 next week — a creative, hands-on pottery experience just for teens. Designed for teens ages 14–18,...

Lake Walescarl - July 7, 20250

Update Roadway Open Per PCSO – Traffic Collision Shut Down Southbound Hwy 27 in Lake Wales — One Patient Airlifted

Lake Wales, FL – A serious traffic collision at the intersection of Highway 27 and Presidents Drive earlier today had completely shut down the...

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Update Roadway Open Per PCSO – Traffic Collision Shut Down Southbound Hwy 27 in Lake Wales — One Patient Airlifted

Lake Wales July 7, 2025 0

Lake Wales, FL – A serious traffic collision at...

FWC: New Law in Effect Will Make Boat Owners More Accountable

Outdoors July 6, 2025 0

FWC: The agency is preparing to implement a new...

Parent’s Night Out Program Gives Moms and Dads a Break While Kids Have a Blast

Community July 6, 2025 0

Parents, ready for some downtime? Simply drop off your...

In Loving Memory of Betty Ann Mercer, 88, of Lake Wales

Obituaries July 5, 2025 0

Betty Ann Mercer, 88, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed...

Maria’s Meal Picks: Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Salsa

Maria’s Meal Picks Maria Iannucci - July 5, 2025 0

Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Salsa is just the dish you need to transport you to somewhere tropical even if you can’t quite yet get...

Lake Wales City Commission Approves Two Ordinances to Facilitate Future Annexation of Hickory Ridge Subdivision

City of Lake Wales Maria Iannucci - July 4, 2025 0

by James Coulter Two ordinances have been approved that will allow for the future annexation of the Hickory Ridge subdivision into the city limits in...

Dirt Bike Involved in Neighborhood Crash, Sends Driver by Helicopter to the Hospital

Lake Wales Maria Iannucci - July 4, 2025 0

At 11:57 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, a traffic collision was reported near 405 1st St. N. in Lake Wales. The crash involves...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Phillip Cole Tyler, 84, of Lake Wales

Phillip Cole Tyler, 84 Phillip Cole Tyler of Lake Wales...

City of Lake Wales

Rockin’ the Ridge 4th of July Event Aims to be a Blast

CITY OF LAKE WALES - Hip Hip Hooray —...

Weather

Tropical Weather Update Calls for Increased Development, Rain Chances

Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 AM...

Events

Bok Tower Gardens’ Fruit Festival Coming July 12

BOK TOWER GARDENS - Discover the delicious world of...

Political Bourbon

The One Big Beautiful Bill: Strengthening Medicaid Through Enforcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that could reshape one of the country’s largest public health programs, Congress has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, introducing sweeping reforms to [...]

Hulk Hogan’s Health in Focus: Wrestling Legend Faces Serious Heart Condition

Hulk Hogan, the iconic WWE Hall of Famer, is reportedly facing significant health challenges, according to recent discussions on the Bubba the Love Sponge radio show. On June 18, 2025, [...]

Ted Nugent Carries Firearm into Michigan State Capitol, Sparks Investigation

On June 25, 2025, musician and avid hunter Ted Nugent brought a concealed firearm into the Michigan State Capitol, violating the building’s weapons ban. Nugent, a Michigan native known for [...]