City of Lake WalesMaria Iannucci - July 3, 20250

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

CITY OF LAKE WALES - Hip Hip Hooray — it’s time to celebrate Independence Day! Join us at Lake Wailes Park for our annual...

WeatherMaria Iannucci - July 3, 20250

Tropical Weather Update Calls for Increased Development, Rain Chances

Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Near the...

EventsMaria Iannucci - July 3, 20250

Bok Tower Gardens’ Fruit Festival Coming July 12

BOK TOWER GARDENS - Discover the delicious world of tropical fruit at Bok Tower Gardens’ Fruit Festival July 12, 2025. Start your morning with...

Polk CountyMaria Iannucci - July 2, 20250

County Utilities Division to Purchase $269K+ in Discounted Emergency Operations Communications Equipment

by James Coulter To improve communications during emergencies such as hurricanes, the Polk County Utilities Division has been approved to purchase emergency operations communications equipment...

Fresh Stories

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In Loving Memory of Kevin Harold O’Leary, 65, of Lake Wales

Obituaries July 2, 2025 0

Kevin Harold O’Leary, 65 Kevin Harold O’Leary of Lake Wales...

It’s National Postal Worker Day; Why That Still Matters

Community July 1, 2025 0

National Postal Worker Day is celebrated on July 1st...

Internal Affairs Finds Policy Violations by School Resource Officer; Resignation Follows, LWPD Confirms No Criminal Violations

LAKE WALES POLICE DEPARTMENT July 1, 2025 0

A Lake Wales school resource officer at a Lake...

Lake Wales Moose Lodge: A Local Pillar of Community, Charity, and Connection

Lake Wales July 1, 2025 0

By Ethan Jones If you are ever searching for a...

Lake Wales Moose Lodge: A Local Pillar of Community, Charity, and Connection

Lake Wales Staff Reporter - July 1, 2025 0

By Ethan Jones If you are ever searching for a place to feel connected or get more involved with your community, look no further than...

Frostproof Crash Involving Upended Truck Sends One By Air to Hospital

Frostproof Maria Iannucci - July 1, 2025 0

At 3:26 PM on Monday, June 30, 2025, a traffic collision was reported at 760 Palm Ave. N. in Frostproof. A Polk County Sheriff’s Office...

Begin Summer Days with a Satisfying Breakfast

Maria’s Meal Picks Maria Iannucci - June 29, 2025 0

Before heading out the door for pool days, bike rides, summer camps and other family-favorite activities, there’s one key component to starting your day...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Inez Tucker, 82, of Babson Park

Dorothy Inez Tucker, 82 Dorothy Inez Tucker of Babson...

City of Lake Wales

Vacancies on City of Lake Wales Boards Open to Residents

CITY OF LAKE WALES- City staff is accepting expressions...

City of Lake Wales

Mixed Media Art Classes for Kids and Adults Today, June 28

An Adult Mixed Media Art class is taking place...

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Michael Douglas Jevcak, 85, of Lake Wales

Michael Douglas Jevcak, 85 Mike died peacefully with his...

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 [...]