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UniVista Arson and Vandalism Suspect Identified and Arrested

After an intensive investigation by Lake Wales Police Department, a suspect has been arrested for allegedly tossing Molotov cocktails and discharging a firearm at...

Interim Millage Rate Increase Given Preliminary Approval with Unanimous Vote

by James Coulter   Homeowners in Lake Wales may soon pay higher property taxes, now that city commissioners have given their preliminary approval to increase the...

New Items Added to Permanent Florida State Sales Tax Exemption List

The Florida Department of Revenue has added several items for new Sales Tax Exemptions beginning August 1, 2025. According to the Florida Department of Revenue’s...

Florida State Parks Foundation Launches New Membership Program

The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced a “years-in-the-making” update to its membership program, according to a recent communication from the group. The Foundation wants...

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Florida State Parks Foundation Launches New Membership Program

The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced a “years-in-the-making”...

Hot Jobs: Current Employment Opportunities in Lake Wales

Hey Lake Wales job seekers! Ready to find your...

Learn to Paint with Watercolors at Bok Tower Gardens July 26

Create your own Great Blue Heron watercolor painting from...

In Loving Memory of Lonie Jeanette Hunter, 72, of Lake Wales

Lonie Jeanette Hunter, 72 Lonie Hunter of Lake Wales passed...

Florida Highway Patrol Three-Peats in America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest

Tallahassee — Today, the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) announced the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) as the 2025 winner of its annual America’s Best...

Lake Wales Considers Increasing Interim Millage Rate Due to Increased Property Values

by James Coulter   Due to an increase in local property values, Lake Wales residents could see their property taxes increase if city commissioners approve an...

City-Owned Water Main and Force Main Along Thompson Nursery Road to be Relocated

by James Coulter   To facilitate the proposed widening of Thompson Nursery Road, the City of Lake Wales is seeking reimbursement for the relocation of a city-owned...

Low Pressure Trough in Gulf Being Monitored by NHC

The Tropical Weather Outlook issued by the NWS...

One Movie Later: Ugh! Fine! I’ll Review Disney’s Live-Action Snow White!

by James Coulter Unless you've been living under a rock...

2025 Florida Python Challenge Kicks Off This Weekend, $25K in Prizes Available

FWC - The 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ kicked off...

3rd Annual Creative Kids’ Market Showed Great Success in Growth and Generosity

Today’s 3rd Annual Creative Kids’ Market at the Lake...

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UniVista Arson and Vandalism Suspect Identified and Arrested

After an intensive investigation by Lake Wales Police Department,...

Interim Millage Rate Increase Given Preliminary Approval with Unanimous Vote

by James Coulter   Homeowners in Lake Wales may soon pay...

In Loving Memory of Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91, of Frostproof

Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91 Eusebia Armenta-Lucas of Frostproof passed away Sunday,...

New Items Added to Permanent Florida State Sales Tax Exemption List

The Florida Department of Revenue has added several items...

Florida State Parks Foundation Launches New Membership Program

The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced a “years-in-the-making”...

Hot Jobs: Current Employment Opportunities in Lake Wales

Hey Lake Wales job seekers! Ready to find your...

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UniVista Arson and Vandalism Suspect Identified and Arrested

After an intensive investigation by Lake Wales Police Department,...

Interim Millage Rate Increase Given Preliminary Approval with Unanimous Vote

by James Coulter   Homeowners in Lake Wales may soon pay...

In Loving Memory of Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91, of Frostproof

Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91 Eusebia Armenta-Lucas of Frostproof passed away Sunday,...

New Items Added to Permanent Florida State Sales Tax Exemption List

The Florida Department of Revenue has added several items...

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UniVista Arson and Vandalism Suspect Identified and Arrested

After an intensive investigation by Lake Wales Police Department, a suspect has been arrested for allegedly tossing Molotov cocktails and discharging a firearm at...

Interim Millage Rate Increase Given Preliminary Approval with Unanimous Vote

by James Coulter   Homeowners in Lake Wales may soon pay...

In Loving Memory of Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91, of Frostproof

Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91 Eusebia Armenta-Lucas of Frostproof passed away Sunday,...

New Items Added to Permanent Florida State Sales Tax Exemption List

The Florida Department of Revenue has added several items...

Florida State Parks Foundation Launches New Membership Program

The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced a “years-in-the-making”...

Hot Jobs: Current Employment Opportunities in Lake Wales

Hey Lake Wales job seekers! Ready to find your...

Learn to Paint with Watercolors at Bok Tower Gardens July 26

Create your own Great Blue Heron watercolor painting from...

In Loving Memory of Lonie Jeanette Hunter, 72, of Lake Wales

Lonie Jeanette Hunter, 72 Lonie Hunter of Lake Wales passed...

In Loving Memory of Emory David Matteson, 85, of Frostproof

Emory David Matteson, 85  E. David Matteson of Frostproof passed...

Florida Highway Patrol Three-Peats in America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest

Tallahassee — Today, the American Association of State Troopers (AAST)...

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Interim Millage Rate Increase Given Preliminary Approval with Unanimous Vote

by James Coulter   Homeowners in Lake Wales may soon pay...

In Loving Memory of Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91, of Frostproof

Eusebia Armenta-Lucas, 91 Eusebia Armenta-Lucas of Frostproof passed away Sunday,...

New Items Added to Permanent Florida State Sales Tax Exemption List

The Florida Department of Revenue has added several items...

Florida State Parks Foundation Launches New Membership Program

The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced a “years-in-the-making”...

Hot Jobs: Current Employment Opportunities in Lake Wales

Hey Lake Wales job seekers! Ready to find your...