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Polk County's COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program is assisting tenants who are unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, using federally approved funds,... — Updated 4/15/2021

Collaboration between different city departments is a daily occurrence at Lake Wales City Hall. But one of the more unique partnerships help show the good side of Lake Wales and is... — Updated 4/15/2021

Despite recent thunderstorms, the chances for significant brush fires in Polk County continues. Polk's firefighters were called to 107 brush fires in March, up 65 percent from 65... — Updated 4/15/2021

The public is invited to help create the city's Recreation Master Plan by attending one of three public workshops in the coming weeks. Engineering and planning consulting firm S&ME... — Updated 4/15/2021

May will be a big month in the city's northwest business district. Community Redevelopment Agency Coordinator Darrell Starling called it the "coming out party for economic... — Updated 4/15/2021

As spring temperatures warm, bears are becoming more active, increasing opportunities for conflicts with people. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds... — Updated 4/15/2021

The Water Department will be flow testing all fire hydrants in the City of Lake Wales starting on Tuesday, April 27. Two technicians will be performing the work. It will continue... — Updated 4/15/2021

Lake Wales Main Street's most recent mural project at Scenic Highway and Stuart Avenue called "Slice of Happiness" is about to get a whole lot happier. With a new full-time... — Updated 4/15/2021

The Ranch Taproom and Coffeehouse in downtown Lake Wales officially opened April 16 with enthusiastic crowds and rave social media reviews. Owners Jessica Garrett and her mother,... — Updated 4/20/2021

The City of Lake Wales now has a Building Division Contractor online portal. This can be accessed through City Website on the Building Division Landing Page ( ht... — Updated 4/15/2021

Can you imagine paying over 18% in interest on your home loan? It is true! If you financed a house in 1981, that would be the going rate. That rate seems outrageous today, as a... — Updated 4/15/2021

There are an estimated 90 million dogs living in U.S. households. Each year, millions of people are bitten or attacked by dogs, however these incidents can often be prevented. A... — Updated 4/15/2021

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding anyone on the water to slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida this spring. As water... — Updated 4/15/2021

The Lake Wales Arts Council and the Lake Wales Library Association have partnered to create a unique program that will allow library patrons to check out passes to utilize the Lake... — Updated 4/15/2021

Offering one of the most picturesque race routes in the country, the Carillon Classic 5K presented by AdventHealth returns to Bok Tower Gardens, Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m.... — Updated 4/15/2021

Sandy Dent never gave up hope, and after more than nine months her missing chihuahua, Valdez, is finally home. Dent regularly checked lost pet sites and posted photos on social... — Updated 4/15/2021

Florida child care now can be more expensive than in-state college tuition, so the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County wants to help. The Coalition says many parents are... — Updated 4/18/2021

After a brief closure, the Military Gallery at the Polk County History Center has reopened with a revitalized look and new displays. Among the artifacts spanning from the Seminole... — Updated 4/15/2021

Dr. Debra Wright-Hudson is on a mission. The acting principal of McLaughlin Middle School & Fine Arts Academy is reaching out to the Lake Wales community to share the good news... — Updated 4/19/2021

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of a resiliency initiative for Florida schools to emphasize key character development skills including volunteerism, teamwork... — Updated 4/15/2021

Lupita R. Turner, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born July 24, 1928 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Miguel and... — Updated 4/15/2021

Margaret Lucille Brennan passed away at 82 years old on April 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1938 in Ohio, traveled many places and has been a resident of... — Updated 4/15/2021

Margie Lasseter Fulghum, 85, of Maggie Valley, NC passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born Feb. 21, 1936 in Adel, GA to... — Updated 4/15/2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Bianchini, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 19, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Catherine... — Updated 4/15/2021

Edward Reginal Robinson, 90, of Lake Wales, died April 14, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born April 9, 1931 in Tampa. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Graveside... — Updated 4/15/2021

Dawn Irene Martinez, 72, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1949 in Cortland, NY; she moved to Lake Wales from New York 48... — Updated 4/20/2021