City of Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - June 20, 20250

City Of Lake Wales Officially Dedicates New Pollinator Garden, Oakley Park

CITY OF LAKE WALES - The pollinator and sculpture garden, located across the street from the library, has a new name: Oakley Park. This park...

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Children’s Craft for Pollinator Week at Bok Tower Gardens June 21

Bring the kids to the Ramble Barn in Hammock Hollow at Bok Tower Gardens for a hands-on activity to celebrate the end of Pollinator...

City of Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - June 20, 20250

PSCO to Continue Providing Fire and Police Telecommunication Services for Lake Wales

by James Coulter The City of Lake Wales will continue to receive fire and police telecommunication services through the Polk County Sheriff's Office now that city...

Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - June 20, 20250

Burns Avenue Overnight Three-Vehicle Crash Sends Two To Hospital, Remains Under Investigation

Additional official information has been obtained regarding a serious traffic crash in Lake Wales last night. A traffic crash was reported to Polk County Fire...

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Burns Avenue Overnight Three-Vehicle Crash Sends Two To Hospital, Remains Under Investigation

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Additional official information has been obtained regarding a serious...

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

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The Lake Wales History Museum wants to celebrate the...

In Loving Memory of Lotta Kay Struthers, 72, of Lake Wales

Obituaries June 19, 2025 0

Lotta Kay Struthers, 72 Lotta Kay Struthers of Lake Wales...

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

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Hello Lake Wales Charter Schools Team, A Journey of Dedication...

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...

Florida Kip - June 18, 2025 0

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

$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 Florida Python Challenge™ is just around the corner, and residents across Florida—and beyond—are gearing up...

New Lake Wales Restaurant Slated To Open Sometime Next Month

Food carl - June 16, 2025 0

By Maria Iannucci Lake Wales will soon have yet another option for eating out when no one wants to cook. Wing University, owned by parent company...

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

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

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In Loving Memory of Andy Lee Morningstar, 71, of Lake Wales

Andy Lee Morningstar, 71 Andy Morningstar of Lake Wales...

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June 14 is Flag Day: What Does That Mean?

According to Wikipedia, “Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on...

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In Loving Memory of William Francis Norton, 90, of Lake Wales

William Francis Norton, 90 William Francis Norton of Lake Wales...

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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 [...]