Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - June 20, 20250

Lake Wales History Museum Wants To Celebrate the Summer Solstice with You

The Lake Wales History Museum wants to celebrate the longest day of the year with you. The Summer Solstice is June 20, 2025, but...

Lake WalesStaff Reporter - June 19, 20250

A Legacy of Service: Danny Gill Reflects on Nearly 14 Years of Leadership with Lake Wales Charter Schools

Hello Lake Wales Charter Schools Team, A Journey of Dedication and Growth on the Lake Wales Charter School Board. As I bring to a close my...

FloridaKip - June 18, 20250

A Decision That Changed the Game: How Hannah Rodgers’ Commitment to Florida May Have Altered the Course of Women’s College Softball in the Sunshine State For...

Winter Haven, FL – On Friday, May 16th, former star athletes from the 2005 Lake Wales Little League World Series championship team gathered at...

Floridacarl - June 17, 20250

$25,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs During the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™

Everglades National Park Now an Official Competition Site The 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ is just around the corner, and residents across Florida—and beyond—are gearing up...

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$25,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs During the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™

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Everglades National Park Now an Official Competition Site The 2025...

New Lake Wales Restaurant Slated To Open Sometime Next Month

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By Maria Iannucci Lake Wales will soon have yet another...

A Father Gone, But Not Forgotton

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I have always been a daddy’s girl. My dad, whom...

Tense Standoff in Lake Wales Ends in Arrest After Shots Fired at Birthday Celebration

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE June 15, 2025 0

LAKE WALES – What began as a celebration turned...

Tense Standoff in Lake Wales Ends in Arrest After Shots Fired at Birthday Celebration

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE carl - June 15, 2025 0

LAKE WALES – What began as a celebration turned into a tense law enforcement situation on Saturday night, June 14, when Polk County Sheriff’s...

June 14 is Flag Day: What Does That Mean?

Featured Maria Iannucci - June 14, 2025 0

According to Wikipedia, “Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14 in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United...

Second Lake Wales Aldi Planning Opening Date in Late June

Development Maria Iannucci - June 13, 2025 0

According to their website, Aldi’s new location at the former site of Winn-Dixie is just about ready for business. Get a Sneak Peek of...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Update Regarding Lake Wales Fatal Stabbing – Preliminarily Appears To Be Self Defense

Press Release Lake Wales Police Lake Wales, FL —...

Community

Local Church Serves Up “God Dogs” on Fridays To Anyone In Need

Blessing people in the community is what they do....

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Archie Edward Jones, 78

Archie Edward Jones of Frostproof passed away Monday, June...

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

LWPD Investigating this Afternoon’s Fatal Stabbing

*** Update Here: Update Regarding Lake Wales Fatal Stabbing...

Political Bourbon

Train Derailment Causing Road Closure of US 492 In Ocala, Find Alternative Routes

Ocala, FL (June 19, 2025) — A cargo train derailment in Ocala is causing the temporary closure of a major roadway Thursday afternoon, though fortunately no injuries or hazardous material [...]

When Titans Clash: The Elon Musk and Donald Trump Feud Explained

In a dramatic turn of events, two of America’s most influential figures, Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, have transitioned from allies to adversaries. Their public feud has captivated the [...]

Trump-Musk Feud Escalates in Public Spat, Shaking Markets and Political Ties

Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2025 – A high-stakes feud between President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has erupted into public view, sending shockwaves through financial markets and [...]