Federal Rental Assistance Ends in Polk, Expected to Impact Struggling Families
The end of the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program means that lots of Polk County families have lost a lifeline that has allowed them to remain housed through the difficult... — Updated 3/15/2024
More Than 15,660 New Homes Approved By Lake Wales City Commissioners, Expected to Host 42,000 New Residents
A population boom is expected in Lake Wales in coming months and years as design work or construction is advancing for at least 40 projects within the city limits, in addition to... — Updated 3/16/2024
Allegations Lead to Firing of Lake Wales Police Chief
Issues of nepotism, favoritism, and a lack of transparency are apparently behind the future replacement of Lake Wales Police Chief Chris Velasquez, who was informed Monday of a... — Updated 3/12/2024
Sebring Man Charged With Armed Robbery After Lake Wales Bank Heist
A Sebring man who decided to make an "unauthorized withdrawal" from the Bank of America in Lake Wales is in jail and charged with armed robbery. Dennis T. Davis, 42, reportedly... — Updated 3/15/2024
City Anticipates $23 Million Grant to Complete "Connected" Project
A grant application for " the Complete Streets redesign of remaining portions of 1st Street, Central Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue" has been given a high probability of success by a... — Updated 3/12/2024
Incumbents Are No-Shows at Commission Election Forum
Three challengers seeking two seat on the Lake Wales City Commission held the stage at a Monday evening candidates forum after both incumbents failed to show up for the 90-minute... — Updated 3/7/2024
Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Bust Nets 228 Suspects
During an eight-day-long undercover human trafficking operation, which began on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, the Polk County Sheriff's Office Vice Unit arrested 228 suspects involved... — Updated 3/5/2024
Gibson Lays Out History, City Position in Walesbilt Lawsuit
Despite a significant ruling in favor of the city, the future of the Walesbilt Hotel still hangs in the balance of an active lawsuit, Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson told the city... — Updated 3/8/2024
Voters May Call Now to Receive Vote-By-Mail Ballot
Mail ballots are now available for registered voters who reside in the City of Lake Wales, as well as voters in Davenport, Dundee, and Haines City who would like to vote by mail in... — Updated 3/5/2024
Court Clears Path for Redevelopment of Walesbilt Hotel, Rules in Favor of City
BARTOW - A Circuit Court ruling Thursday has set the stage for reverting ownership of the historic Walesbilt Hotel in Lake Wales back to the city, ending a years-long legal battle... — Updated 3/12/2024
- Lake Alta Proposal Modified by Developer, No Longer Impacts Park
- Lake Wales Arts Festival Happening This Weekend
- Five Candidates Will Vie for Two Commission Seats
- Multiple Questions Raised About $1.2 Million City-Funded Incubator
- City Commission, CRA Considering Sale of City Park For Apartment Complex
- Carol Gillespie First to Qualify for One of Two Lake Wales City Commission Seats Up For Election
- Children Removed From Alturas Home, Parents Arrested
- School Board Member Lori Cunningham Faces Ethics Violation Hearing
- Lake Wales Documentary Selected for Film Festival
- Doctor Arrested on "Probable Cause" Charge of Video Voyeurism, Concealing Evidence
- Mardi Gras Season in Full Swing in Lake Wales
- There's Still Time to Update Your Voter Record
- More Wild Weather on Tap for The Coming Days
- West Park Avenue Reopens to Traffic, East Park Closes as Project Advances
- Frigid Termperatures to be Replaced by Spring-like Warmth
- Lake Wales Mardi Gras Events Begin This Week, Expected to Draw 20,000
- US 27 and SR 60 Travel Lanes to Open Soon as Massive Project Enters Home Stretch
- Minister and Coach Arrested on Separate Molestation Charges
- Dangerous Weather May Impact Area Tuesday Evening as El Nino Takes Hold
- Carol Gillespie Announces Run For City Commission Seat 4
- More Public Parking Downtown is Goal of CRA Purchase
- Hamlin Street Closed for Day January 9 as Huge Hunt Club Project Underway
- Some Local Officials Resigning Over New Disclosure Requirements
- Days Are Numbered for Grove Manor Public Housing Project as Federal Tax Credits Granted
- Lake Wales Continues to Draw National Attention for Envisioned Planning
- Heritage Volunteers Landscape McLaughlin Campus in Driving Rain
- Hundreds of Animals in Home Lead to Elder and Animal Neglect Charges in Horrifying Frostproof Case
- Steeple Chase, Iron Mountain Residential Developments Advance With Approvals
- Brandon Alvarado to Seek Seat on City Commission
- Split Vote by Commission Denies Development a Second Time
- Ridgecrest Development Moves Closer to Reality
- It's Going to Snow! Yes, It's Time to "Make It Magical" This Friday Night
- Violent Gang Task Force Arrests Winter Haven Man Charged With Waverly Area Shooting
- Sebring Man Dies in Collision, US 27 Closed for Hours
- Lake Wales Country Club, Oakwood GC Site of Large New Development Proposal
- Friedlander Ranch May Become Part of Envisioned Plan's "Big Green Network"
- Local Man Arrested, Charged With Lewd Exhibition
- Crooked Lake Park's Sunshine Drive to be Closed for at Least Two Months
- Businesses Remain Open as West Park Avenue Transformed into Shady Oasis by Construction
- Historic Woman's Club Auditorium to Receive CRA Help
- US 27 Resurfacing May Disrupt Traffic in Coming Months
- CRA Adopts New Funding Mechanism For Downtown Investors
- Family Recreation Center Opens Amid Fanfare
- Police Arrest Tire Store Employee After Attempt at Credit Card Fraud
- Real Estate Tax Discounts Available for Early Payment
- Hurricane Season Still Has Potential for Trouble From Caribbean
- Warrant Issued for Eloise Murder Suspect, Public Tips Sought
- County to Ban Smoking, Vaping in Most Public Parks
- ADS Confirms Plans to Construct New Manufacturing Plant in Lake Wales
- Drumgo Brings High Energy to City Administration
- Saturday's 39-Mile Yard Sale Expected to Draw Thousands
- New Restaurants Coming to Lake Wales
- City Fills Vacant Horticulturist Position As Downtown Tree Planting Approaches
- Lake Wales Envisioned Adopted by City Commission
- Lake Wales Opportunities Highlighted in Documentary Film Premier
- SR 60 West Closed by Fire at Rifle Range Road, Logistics Parkway Area
- Sharp Cool-down to Follow Significant Rain Event
- Five-Year Transportation Plans Subject of Public Hearing
- New Local Bus Service Begins in Lake Wales
- A "World Premiere" Screening of "Lake Wales Envisioned" Documentary Will Happen Thursday Night
- Unhealthy Air Spreads Across Florida for Second Day
- Crash Brings Traffic to a Halt on SR 60
- Temporary Lane Closures on US 27 at Central Avenue Expected
- Lake Hatchineha Road to be Closed Starting Tuesday
- US 27 Closed by Multi-vehicle Crash
- New Brick Street Will Dress Up Park Avenue
- 6100-unit Peace Crossing Project Moving Forward
- Police Seek Man Accused of Violent Attack in Haines City
- Soggy Weather May Usher in Caribbean Storm Season
- Two Men Arrested by Lake Wales Police After Gun Incident
- Suspect in Haines City Violent Assault Captured
- Tampa Woman Arrested by LWPD After Theft of $6000 Necklace
- City's Growth Management Efforts Get New Leadership
- New EV "Fast Chargers" Added at Lake Wales Hospital
- Family Recreation Center Improvement Plans Finalized for Former YMCA
- County Approves Huge Development on Hatchineha Road
- Fire Department Responds to Mall Emergency From Two Stations
- Lake Wales Cited for Community Health Possibilities
- Rains, But No 'Canes in Weather Outlook
- City Commission Rejects Development on 2-2 Vote
- Complex Hit and Run Accident Involved 15-year-old Driver
- Heavy Rains Possible in Coming Week, But Hurricane Threat Remains Low
- Police Labor Contract Approved by Union, City of Lake Wales,
- Lighted Stops for School Buses Provided Through City Effort
- "Doomsday Storm" Lee May Impact East Coast
- First-Degree Murder Charge Brought Against Father Who Killed Son
- New Potential Tropical System Emerges in Distant Atlantic
- Polk Sheriff's Deputy Arrested After High-Speed Chase
- Lake Wales Property Tax Rate Raised by One Mill
- Driver Escapes Injury in Dramatic Canopy Collapse
- Thermal Imaging Camera May Help Save Lives
- Expect Nightly US 27 Lane Closures at Washington Avenue
- Idalia Leaves Heavy Rains, But No Wind Damage
- Hurricane Idelia Expected to Have Some Impacts on Lake Wales Ridge Area
- UPDATE Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Polk as Hurricane Adalia Approaches
- Mother Kills Two Children, Self Over Custody Dispute
- Coleden Snowden Charged After Fatal High-Speed Crash
- 11:00 am UPDATE: Hurricane Idalia Still Moving Mostly North, Intensifying
- Temporary Traffic Pattern Change Coming to Downtown Lake Wales Starting Monday
- Potential Tropical System Impact Becomes More Likely for Region
- 5:00 pm UPDATE: Hurricane Idalia Still a Threat, But Trends are Positive for Lake Wales
- UPDATE: Tuesday Morning Hurricane Trends
- Threat of Idalia Here Rapidly Dropping as Storm Continues Northward
- Potential Tropical Storm Threat Grows for Florida as Peak Season Approaches
- Huge Polk County Development May Impact Lake Wales Area
- Dover and Kohl Win Prestigious Seaside Prize for Planning Designs
- Lake Wales Likely to Assume Operations of Recreation Center After Departure of YMCA Group
- Polk County Offering $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Paramedics and Firefighter/Paramedics
- Gun Violence Leaves Two Local Men Dead at Grove Manor
- Hurricane Season Remains Quiet Despite Predictions
- Dozens of Residents, Businesses Have Unclaimed Funds at Clerk's Office
- Six New Patrol Officers Sworn in to Serve Lake Wales Police Department
- Orange and Crystal Avenues to Receive Major Streetscape Facelifts
- Heat Advisories Back in Force, Reflect Major Change in Climatic Pattern
- New Mixed-Use Development Approved Near Spook Hill
- Lake Wales Main Street Wins Recognition for New Design Standards
- Kris Fitzgerald Files For US Congressional Race
- Brick Streets, Brick Facades Transforming Park Avenue
- Weather Pattern Finally Changes, Opens Door to Rains, Tropical Development
- City Expands Utility System to Address Growth, Improve Service
- Lake Wales Could Benefit from Federal Grant for Parks and Recreation
- Rains May Return This Week, But July Lull in Tropics Likely to Continue
- Business Incubator Opening August 1 With Ribbon Cutting
- Lake Wales May Grow Better, Not Just Bigger, Residents Told at Envision Presentation
- SR 60 to Tampa Blocked for a Week Starting Monday
- Park Avenue Will Remain "Open For Business" During Transformation
- First Phase Approved for 67-Lot Residential Development
- 100 Years Ago this Week is New Feature of Ridge Life Section
- New Ridge Scenic Highway Trail to Link Existing Trails to Form Network
- Important Public Meeting Tuesday Will Help Shape City's Future
- 300 Townhomes Planned for Lake Caroline in Lake Wales
- Huge Lake Wales Solar Farm Advancing Toward Completion
- Large Lake Wales Development Rejected for Failure to Meet City Aspirations
- Deputy Wounded, Shooter Killed in Frostproof Incident
- Care Center Parking Lot Closed Until After Holiday
- Two Arrested for Drug Sales While Working at Pizza Restaurant
- Demand Exists Here For Traditional Neighborhood Design in Face of Development Wave: Study
- City Moves For Summary Judgement of "Fraud in the Inducement" to Reclaim Walesbilt Hotel
- Envisioned "Complete Streets" Zoom Presentation Happens Thursday
- Construction of New $15 Million Gymnasium Underway at McLaughlin
- Tax Collector Joe Tedder Warns of PACE Scam
- Frostproof Student Drowns in Waverunner Crash at Father's Day Celebration
- Leoma's Landing Construction Moving Rapidly
- New Streetscapes Planted in Druid Hills to Expand "Garden City" Effort
- CRA Sale of Five Lots May Induce Construction of Ten New Affordable Housing Units
- Traditional Neighborhood Design to Elevate New Lake Wales Development
- Lake Wales Mardi Gras Dishes Out Grants to Area Charities
- Public Invited to a "Deep Dive" Online Wednesday Afternoon for Lake Wales Envisioned
- Soggy Week Ahead For Florida, But Hurricane Unlikely
- West Park Avenue Begins to Emerge From Construction Chaos
- Retail Business Recruitment is Focus of Downtown Lake Wales Effort
- Babson Park Resident Narrowly Escapes House Fire
- City Street Paving Project Begins, May Cause Delays
- State Attorney Rules August 2022 Police Shooting Was Justified
- Wednesday Public Information Expo Will Explain CRA Expansion
- Lake Wales Envisioned Process Moving Ahead, Rotarians Told
- Lake Wales Main Street Program Earns Reaccreditation
- Black Bear Surprises Early-Morning Walkers on Lake Wailes Trail
- Police Seek Driver of Cadillac in Crash That Claimed Two Lives
- Steeple Chase Proposal Delayed in Face of Commission Resistance
- Fire at Quails Bluff Leaves Families Homeless
- Lake Wales Man Dies in US 27 Traffic Crash
- Fitzgerald Denied Return to Commission Due to Move Outside District
- Lake Wales Man Dies in Wrong-Way Motorcycle Crash on US 27
- Two Haines City Men Dead After Driver Reportedly Ran Traffic Light on US 27
- Second Fatal Incident in Same Day Takes Life of Orlando Woman
- Kris Fitzgerald Reinstated to City Commission Seat
- Thompson Resigns as Mainstreet Director as Lake Wales Connected Proceeds
- Polk County Again Reducing Curbside Waste Service, Threatens Fines for Non-Compliance
- UPDATE: Quadruple Murder Suspect Killed In Police Shootout
- Lakeland YMCA Group to End Contract With City of Lake Wales, Plans to "Close"
- Hail, High Winds Batter Lake Wales Area After Warning
- Large Hail a Threat For Southeast Polk Today
- Frostproof City Council to Consider Requiring Beach Parking Permits
- "Town Hall" Meeting on ADS Plant to Be Run By City
- Lake Clinch Parking to Remain Free, For Now
- Encephalitis Killing Horses in Polk, Poses Serious Threat to Humans
- ADS to Host Public Meeting Over Pipe Plant Concerns
- Greenways, Blueways, New Street and Neighborhood Designs Among Ideas Offered by Citizens at Hands-on Workshop
- Charette Work in Progress Review Will be Presented Tonight
- Apparent Murder-Suicide Takes Life of Teen, Stepfather
- City Commission Approves Correction of Impactful "Scriveners Error"
- Friday Night Public Reception to Begin Week of "Envisioned" Planning
- Marcus Kirby, former School Trustee, Granted Probation
- Lake Wales and Frostproof in Severe Drought, But Storm May Threaten
- Wildfire Threat Remains High For Polk After River Ranch Fire
- Highland Park Manor Organizers Call a Second "Town Hall" Meeting
- Robin Gibson Wins Re-election, Keith Thompson Wins Seat 3 Race for City Commission
- Zoning Board Rejects Change to Ordinance That Would Permit Expedited Approval of Plastic Plant
- Significant Ruling in Walesbilt Lawsuit Favors City of Lake Wales
- City Commission Gives Attorney "Unsatisfactory" Marks in Annual Review
- Bicyclist Dies After Colliding With Truck on Walk-in-the-Water Road
- Travel Lanes to Shift Again on US 27
- Parks Master Plans to be Developed for Seven City Parks
- Vietnam Veterans Still Feel Effect of War 50 Years Later
- New Shopping Center Site Approved for US 27 in Lake Wales
- Fiery Crash on Scenic Highway Claims Life of Frostproof Woman
- Standing Room Crowd Hears Lake Wales Envisioned Kickoff
- Eyesore Building Escapes Code Enforcement for Another Year
- "Unhappy Hour" Planned by Women's Group to Mark Gender Pay Inequality
- "State of the City" Good, Mayor Hilligoss Reports
- Old Furniture, Mattress Clutter at Home? Free City-wide Cleanup Day is This Saturday
- Lake Wales' Economic Development to be Topic For Noted Economist
- Saturday is Last Day to Request Vote By Mail Ballot for City Elections
- Construction Project to Address Dangerous SR 60 Intersection
- Monday "Envisioned" Events to Shape Future of Lake Wales
- Commission Candidate Forum Brought Few Surprises
- Final City Commission Candidate Forum Planned for March 28
- Wildfire Threat Continues in Polk, Extreme Caution Urged
- City Commission Meets "in the Shade" to Discuss Possible Settlement Terms for Walesbilt Hotel Lawsuit
- Winners of LakeWalesNews.net Treasure Hunt Game Celebrate Their Detective Skills
- Lake Wales Police Recover Stolen Property Valued At Over $400,000
- City Commission Considers Giving Plant Re-Zoning Authority Back to Staff
- West Park Avenue to Remain Closed for Lake Wales Connected Construction
- Governor DeSantis' Delayed Reinstatement of Suspended Commissioner Kris Fitzgerald Raised at City Commission Meeting
- March 20 "Envisioned" Events to Shape Future of Lake Wales in Face of Explosive Growth
- City Relaxes Controversial Policy On Public Comments at Commission Meetings
- Monday is Deadline for Voter Registration for Lake Wales City Election
- Excessive Speed a Factor in Saturday Death of Lake Wales Man in US 27 Crash
- US 27/SR 60 To Incur Another Major Traffic Snarl Next Week
- Mardi Gras 2023 Brightens the Streets of Lake Wales
- Prizes Remain to be Claimed in News Treasure Hunt Game
- Public Input Sought for New Trail Connection for Kiwanis Park
- Unpaid Court Fines Waived for One Day Only March 11
- Construction Keeping Area Roads Closed
- Congratulations to Our Winners, Three Prizes Still Unclaimed!
- University Women to Host Commission Candidates Forum March 13.
- City Planners Launch "Envision" Effort, Seek Citizen Input For Future Land Use Planning
- Mardi Gras Lights Up the Night in Lake Wales
- Billion Dollar Water? Polk Regional Water Cooperative to Host Public Hearing
- Sun Rail Seeks Your Opinion as it Considers Extension Into Polk
- Ballot Set for April City Commission Election
- Highlanders To Celebrate State Championship Season With Community Celebration at Kiwanis Park
- Election Workers Sought at Special Meeting February 28
- Proposed Plastic Plant Meets Another Roadblock After Hearing Cancelled
- Wild Shiners Kick Off Mardi Gras Celebrations in Lake Wales
- Lake Wales to be Featured at Congress for the New Urbanism
- Gibson vs. Gibson vs. Gibson? A Confusing City Election Looms
- Medium Density Residential Approved for First Street Property
- New Business Park Approved for Hunt Brothers Road
- Lake Wales News Contest Offers Great Prizes
- Declining Housing Finds Help Through CRA Program
- Walesbilt Hotel Lawsuit Inches Forward
- Student Killed by Truck at School Bus Stop
- Frostproof Woman Struck, Killed by Truck on US 27
- City Development Services Director Mark Bennett Resigning
- Crystal Lake Trail Project Drew Public Input, Support at Meeting
- Lake Wales Man Receives Eight Year Sentence for Child Pornography
- Rear-end Crash Destroys Vehicles, Street Lights on Scenic Highway
- Reinvestment Bankers Find Much to Like During Tour of Lake Wales
- Electric Rates May Rise Again for Area Residents, Businesses
- South Lake Wales, Crooked Lake Park Residents Invited to Special Meeting on Sewer System Upgrades
- Millions Could Flow to Lake Wales CRA if Expansion Plans Are Realized
- Chamber Hosts Meeting About ADS Manufacturing Plant
- Increasing Economic Activity is Goal of Downtown Mixed-Use District
- Crystal Lake Trail Design to be Discussed at Public Workshop
- Roundabout Construction Project to Continue Through February
- Major Manufacturing Plant Proposed for Hunt Bros. Road
- Lake Wales Connected Construction Launched With a Flourish
- New Water Use Standards Adopted by Lake Wales
- Lake Wales City Commission Tightens Rules on Public Speaking During Meetings
- Police Arrest Suspect in New Year's Shooting
- Suspect Trenton Shane Tillman Arrested in Theft of Guns, Two Alleged Accomplices Charged
- Old Bartow Road Roundabout Closing Extended Until February
- Dr. King Observances Offer Full Schedule of Events in Lake Wales
- Developer to Build Two New Roads to Serve Hunt Club Projects
- Mayor Orders Police to Clear Commission Chambers After Citizen Protest
- City, CRA Give Go-Ahead to $18.5 Million Bond Issue
- Police Searching for Armed Burglary Suspect After Theft of Weapons
- Theft of City-Owned Truck Leads to Arrest for Frostproof Man
- Televised Highlanders Championship Game or Take the Fan Bus
- Walesbilt Lawsuit Conclusion Chances Raised by City Commissioner
- Commissioner Fitzgerald Expected to Be Reinstated by Governor DeSantis
- Lake Wales Wins State Title in Heart-stopping Finish
- Video Highlights: Lake Wales Kiwanis Christmas Parade Drew Thousands
- Amar'e Stoudemire Arrested in Miami Only Two Days After Lake Wales Visit
- Roundabout Construction Road Closure Extended For Additional Month
- Frigid Blast Expected to Precede Christmas
- US 27 Southbound Lanes to Open Wednesday
- City Pledges $1 Million to Grove Manor Replacement, Approves Phasing Change
- A Tip to Police May Have Averted Tragedy
- UPDATE: Highlanders Win, Advance
- Care Center to Renovate Crystal Lake Apartments After Purchase Finalized
- Polk Yard Waste Collection Still Not Complete Months After Hurricane Ian
- Tennessee Man Apparent Drowning Victim Found in Crystal Lake
- County Declares Emergency Over Garbage Collection Problems
- Musical "Advertising" Leads to Wrong Customers
- Surplus Reported as City Finished Fiscal Year
- Two Men Injured in Shooting, Police Seeking Help From Public
- Video: Fire Department Warns Turkey Deep Fryers Are A Major Hazard
- City Street Resurfacing Effort Takes Three-Mile Step Forward
- "Evolve at Lake Wales" May Provide New Apartments Near Mall
- Contract Awarded, Construction to Begin on Park Avenue Streetscape
- Warner University Initiates New Football Facility
- Nicole Passes Over Lake Wales, Limited Impacts Felt
- Police Seize Cash, Drugs at Local Motel, Winter Haven Suspect Sought
- Search for Human Remains Unsuccessful So Far
- Hillpointe Apartment Project May Add 552 Dwelling Units
- Does Murder Victim Lie Under Lake Wales House? 1990 Cold Case Stirs Emotions at City Commission Meeting
- City Police, Contractor Prepare to Search for Human Remains in Missing Persons Case
- City Land Use Mapping Process to be Reassessed
- Sub-Tropical Storm Nicole Promises Much Wind, Rain for Lake Wales
- Tropical Storm Conditions Expected Here Wednesday and Thursday as Nicole Transitions
- Forecasters Eyeing Potential Development in Bahama Waters
- Agreement Clears Way for Redevelopment of Vacant Downtown Apartment Building
- County Tourism Tax Proceeds to Boost Local Cultural Activities
- Lake Wales Receives National Recognition as "Cultural Landscape"
- Former Commissioner Kris Fitzgerald Acquitted of All Charges
- Seminole Hotel Redevelopment Takes One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
- Polk Waste Collectors Working 12-Hour Days to Handle Hurricane Debris
- Voting Opportunities Abound in Polk
- Polk's Disaster Recovery Center Now Open to Assist Residents
- Arts Center Exhibit Highlights Success of Polk Forever Referendum
Mahalak Golf Outing Will Help Conquer Cancer
The 11th annual "18 Aces to Conquer Cancer" golf outing to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research and patient aid will take place on January 8 at the Country Club of Winter... — Updated 10/31/2023
Soccer Skills Focus of Polk State Events
Polk State Soccer Head Coach Dee Shivraman and Assistant Coach and Recruiting Director Tawanda Kaseke are taking a community approach as they begin their first year with the... — Updated 8/22/2023
State Champion Lake Wales Highlanders Eye Start of New Season
A new school year means many things: getting used to new schedules, making new friends, and for fans of the defending state championship Lake Wales Highlanders, a new season of... — Updated 8/18/2023
Highlander Softball Team Advances to State Championship Game Thursday
The Lake Wales High School Softball team is angling to bring back a second state championship in a single scholastic year after defeating Lemon Bay (Englewood) 5-0 in a semifinal... — Updated 5/25/2023
Highlanders Win State Championship Game
The women of the Lake Wales High School softball team were all smiles in Clermont Thursday afternoon after winning the state softball class with 7-2 a victory over Wakulla. The... — Updated 6/15/2023
TrophyCatch Research: Proper Bass Handling
We know anglers care about big bass, which means they also care about how they handle big bass. Especially in recent years, concerns have been voiced about how anglers handle bass... — Updated 5/12/2023
Dyer Difference Award Goes to Local Volleyball League
A $3000 grant has been awarded to a local athletic league that will allow them to continue to provide participation and support for local athletes wishing to participate in their... — Updated 3/28/2023
Lake Reedy Bass Tournament to Benefit Youth Activities
Increased numbers of boats and anglers are expected on Lake Reedy in Frostproof this Saturday, March 25, as the Frostproof Church of God hosts their 12th Annual Bass Tournament.... — Updated 3/22/2023
Lake Wales High School Weightlifters Win County Olympics Title
Lake Wales weightlifters won the Olympics-style county title while placing second to Lakeland in the traditional competition. In the Olympic competition, Lake Wales won with 53... — Updated 3/16/2023
Skydivers Build Massive Canopy Stacks at Lake Wales Airport
A team of skydivers from a dozen nations cooperated to build canopy stacks of a 54 and 65 persons at Lake Wales Airport this week while descending from well above 10,000 feet. The... — Updated 1/13/2023
- Highlanders Face Title Game Against Tough Zephyrhills Team
- Highlanders Vanquish Vanguard, Will Host Regional Title Game at Legion Field
- Lake Wales Highlanders Open State Title Campaign Against Auburndale Friday
- Highlanders Advance in Football Playoffs Despite Sloppy Play
- Undefeated Lake Wales Highlanders Eye District Title
Dr. Kenneth Reaves Named Campus Provost at Webber International University
Webber International University recently appointed Dr. Kenneth Reaves as the new Campus Provost, who will also serve as the campus president. Dr. Reaves brings over two decades of... — Updated 3/14/2024
Students Invited to Enter Water Conservation Art Contest
Polk County's annual Water Conservation Art Contest is open for all Polk County students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Winning entries will be featured in Polk County... — Updated 2/27/2024
Junior Achievement Receives Grant to Teach Financial Literacy
McLaughlin Middle/High School in Lake Wales is among the schools that will benefit from an effort by Junior Achievement. The JA of Florida Foundation has received a $70,000 grant... — Updated 2/5/2024
"Grants for Great Ideas" to Benefit Local Educational Efforts
Teachers and other school-based professionals that work directly with students at a local school are invited to apply for a mini-grant that will fund classroom activities. The GFWC... — Updated 1/23/2024
Polk State College Lake Wales to Host Open House January 25
Polk State College invites prospective students, their families, and community members to an open house at the Polk State JD Alexander Center on January 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.... — Updated 1/16/2024
Dr. Nelson Marquez Is New Webber International University President
Webber International University, located just south of Lake Wales near Crooked Lake, has a new president and CEO following action by the school's board of directors. Dr. Nelson... — Updated 12/7/2023
Ellen Jones Named to Stamps Scholars at Mercer University
the prestigious Stamps Scholars program at Georgia's Mercer University has welcomed a local resident to the program. Mercer's newest Stamps Scholar class includes Ellen Rose Jones... — Updated 11/29/2023
Polk State College Priority Registration Starts October 30 for Spring Semester
Currently enrolled Polk State students will have a head start opportunity fo enrolling in the Spring 2024 semester. Enrollment for the spring will begin on October 30 with priority... — Updated 11/2/2023
Bok North Ag Students Continue "Adventures" in Education
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written by middle school students at Bok North Academy. Students enrolled in the Bok Academy North agriculture program are excited for the... — Updated 10/13/2023
Webber International University Dedicates New Health Sciences Facility
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new Health Sciences Center at Webber International University drew a large crowd of students,... — Updated 10/14/2023
- Webber Students Earn Recognition at FBLA National Leadership Conference
- Thousands of Students Return to Classes Tomorrow
- Local Woman's Club Awards $5,000 to Teachers This School Year
- Lake Wales Chrysler Dealership Celebrates Highlander Graduate Hannah Battles
- Bok South Principal Resigns, Interim Appointed
- Beauty Not Forgotten in McLaughlin Expansion
- McLaughlin Receives Dyer Difference Grant Award
- Democratic Club Offers Thanks, Abundant Pizzas to Spook Hill Teaching Staff
- New Life for the Old School: Charter Foundation Plans $1.5 Million Fund Drive
- Babson Park Student Wins Tag Art Contest
- Lake Wales Pre-School Teacher Helps Literacy Skills Soar With Poetry
- Polk State College Enrollment Opens March 27
- Bok Academy North Classrooms Near Completion, But Funding Remains an Issue
- School Superintendent Rodolfich and Staff Read to 59 Classes in Marathon Effort
- Polk County Schools Offers New Tutoring Program
- Scholarships Offered By Elections Chief Lori Edwards to Area Students
- Polk Schools Graduation Rate Falls
- Polk State Classes Begin, But Enrollment Still Open
- Florida's Natural Growers Foundation Awards $4,000 to Victory Ridge Academy
- NBA Great Amar'e Stoudemire Guest at McLaughlin Gym Groundbreaking
- Area Students Offered Free Saturday Extra-Credit Experience, Ideal for College-Bound
- Lake Wales High Students Handle Surgical Robot At AdventHealth Lake Wales
- Lake Wales 4th and 5th Graders Meet in Annual "Elementary Turkey Bowl" November 15
- Middle and High School Students Offered Free Extra-Credit Educational Program
Freddy's Joins Lake Wales Restaurant Scene
Freddy's, a "fast-casual restaurant concept," will become the newest addition to the Lake Wales restaurant scene as it opens this week. The 2,751 square-foot, freestanding... — Updated 3/13/2024
Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to Host National AgDay March 19th.
Westfield, N.C. (March 07, 2024) – The Certified Agriculture Dealer (CAD) Program, and their partner RFD-TV, announce they have selected the 8 Certified Agriculture Dealer... — Updated 3/13/2024
Low Payment Kings Raised Funds During St Jude Radiothon
If you are one of the many customers who took a test drive or made a service visit to Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram or any of the four other area auto dealerships owned by the... — Updated 3/1/2024
Community Open House to Address Economic Development Ideas
The public is invited to take a seat at the table this Tuesday to discuss economic development in the Lake Wales area to "increase the city's economic health." The community forum... — Updated 2/3/2024
Second Bakery Draws Fans to Downtown Lake Wales
A desire to combine family and "flair" has resulted in a business that customers are describing as "a delight. Since opening less than two months ago Mimi's Bakery has quickly... — Updated 1/22/2024
LakeWalesNews.net Readership Continues to Rise
A continuing rise in readership and community reach is evidence of the growing awareness and trust of LakeWalesNews.net among residents of the Ridge area. The expansion of... — Updated 10/31/2023
New Kualoa Restaurant Celebrates With Ribbon Cutting
Lake Wales newest restaurant, Kualao, celebrated its recent opening with a ribbon cutting this week, hosting an enthusiastic group of fans to free samples of their creative and... — Updated 9/26/2023
Rotary Business Networking Event Hosted at Native Imagery
Several dozen Rotarians, area business people, and many of their customers attended a "Ridge Taking Care of Business" networking opportunity Thursday evening at Native Imagery in... — Updated 9/25/2023
Business Licensing Renewal Deadline is Fast Approaching
The Office of the Tax Collector for Polk County (TCPC), Joe G. Tedder, reminds business owners that the deadline to renew their County Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR) is Monday,... — Updated 9/5/2023
Lake Wales Auto Agency Mahalak Auto Group Goes Solar
Another Lake Wales business is joining the growing wave of movement to solar power, with installation of a large rooftop array slated for this fall. The Low Payment Kings... — Updated 8/12/2023
- GreenPal Newest Business in Area, Offers "On Demand" Lawn Service
- New Frostproof Restaurant Marks Growth of Town's Dining Choices
- LakeWalesNews.net Cited as Top Source for Area Information
- Lake Wales CDJR to Host Televised Agriculture Event
- Dyer Difference Award Recognizes Polk Sheriff's Charities
- CES Opens New Location in Longleaf Business Park
- CARFAX Top-Rated Lifetime Dealer Award to Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
- Maggie Mae's Ice Cream Shop Adds to Growing Downtown Variety
- Eric Edwards Promoted to General Manager at Mahalak Auto Group Fiat
- Dyer Difference Award Recognizes KT's Sunshine Foundation
- Ribbon Cutting Marks Change of Ownership, Bed Count Expansion at "The Club"
- All Veterans Center Receives Dyer Difference Award, Grant
- Rural Entrepreneurs Face Greater Economic Challenges
- City Funds Recruitment Effort to Attract New Businesses
Frostproof Native Crosses Lake Okeechobee on Paddleboard
Frostproof native Mason Gravley was part of a two-person team that has apparently established a new endurance record for Florida. The duo paddle-boarded approximately 34 miles... — Updated 1/13/2024
Don't Cut Down That Dead Tree (Unless it's a Risk to Safety)
Have you ever seen an old, dead tree standing in a forest and thought, "Shouldn't that tree be taken down?" It turns out there are good reasons land managers choose to leave dead... — Updated 12/30/2023
Solar Farms Provide a Model for Mixed-Use Land Management
The expansion of solar farms across the U.S. is similarly creating an abundance of bright, open spaces that require regular upkeep. Unused areas near the solar arrays are... — Updated 12/6/2023
Polk County Seeks Volunteers to Guide Lake Access
Polk County commissioners are looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the county's Lake Access Advisory Committee. The LAAC studies how to increase public access to Polk... — Updated 9/27/2023
Water Management District Offers Access to Nearly 70 Recreation Sites
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has published its new, free recreational guide highlighting nearly 70 properties. With its new sleeker design, users can scan QR... — Updated 10/2/2023
Florida Natural History Museum Works to Preserve Endangered Andean Birds
A team of researchers from Florida is making a significant contribution to the survival of a number of bird species endangered by deforstation in their Andean home. Birds native... — Updated 8/22/2023
Polk County Accepting Environmental Land Nominations for Purchase or Conservation Easements
Polk County's Environmental Land's program is opening the process for accepting site nomination forms from landowners beginning August 1. A 2022 voter-approved referendum created... — Updated 8/8/2023
How to Deal With Protected Bears in Unexpected Areas
Close on the heels of the recent discovery of a black bear hiding in a tree on the Lake Wailes Trail, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the... — Updated 6/11/2023
Stormwater Management A Major Challenge for Many Local Governments
It's raining hard. You need to get to an important appointment. You're halfway to your destination when you hit a roadblock. The intersection is flooded, wind gusts have downed... — Updated 5/9/2023
Polk is Subject to Tornadoes Both Winter and Summer - Here Are Some Safety Tips
Did you know that, according to Florida State University's Climate Center, Florida is the state with the most tornadoes per 10,000 square miles? This means that, while other states... — Updated 5/2/2023
The News Recommends: Carol Gillespie for Seat 4 on Lake Wales City Commission
Lake Wales voters will have significant choices to make in two races for the Lake Wales City Commission on April 2, choosing from among candidates who offer sharp differences in... — Updated 3/18/2024
The News Recommends: Brandon Alvarado for City Commission Seat 2
An April 2 day of decision is upon Lake Wales voters, who have significant choices among candidates who offer sharp differences in their approaches to governing and attitudes... — Updated 3/18/2024
GUEST COMMENTARY: Equal Pay for Women Remains an Elusive Goal
March 12, 2024 is Equal Pay Day; however, this is no celebration. Despite the Equal Pay Act being introduced more than 60 years ago, gender and racial pay gaps persist. Women bring... — Updated 3/8/2024
A Free Press Serves as a Watchdog on Government and Politicians
Government is complicated. Elected officials, even those responsible for leading a city such as Lake Wales with its billion-dollar budget, face a multitude of questions and issues.... — Updated 3/1/2024
Facts, Not innuendo, Should Guide City Business, Citizen Behavior
People often look to their perceived "leaders" for guidance on conduct. In an atmosphere of charged and heated politics on a national level, it is no wonder that people are too often quick to accuse or insinuate wrongdoing even... — Updated 2/22/2024
Guest Editorial: Bill in Florida Legislature Would Block Local Government Efforts to Prepare for Storms
Next week, the Florida Legislature is holding a special session to address a number of topics ahead of the regularly scheduled 2024 session that begins in January. We are concerned... — Updated 11/2/2023
Public Health a Winner in Lake Wales Envisioned Plan
Editor's Note: This guest Commentary is the third of a series of guest editorials that will address the effort known as Lake Wales Envisioned. Public health will be a big winner if... — Updated 10/24/2023
1000 Friends of Florida Endorses the Lake Wales Envisioned Plan
Editor's Note: This guest Commentary is the second of a series of guest editorials that will address the effort known as Lake Wales Envisioned. Since our founding in 1986, 1000... — Updated 10/12/2023
Embrace Lake Wales Envisioned: A Model for the Nation
Editor's Note: This guest Commentary, offered by two distinguished scholars of the works of the father and son who shared the honored name of Frederick Law Olmsted, is the first of... — Updated 10/6/2023
Will Lake Wales be Overrun by Growth? Envisioned Effort Offers an Alternative, But it Needs Your Input
Change is coming to Lake Wales. Are you worried? If so, your concerns are shared by thousands of your friends and neighbors. Ours is a growing community. This special place has... — Updated 8/2/2023
Olmsted Day Festival Offers Fun For the Family in Lake Wailes Park March 23
A day of free fun for the entire family is offered in Lake Wailes Park on Saturday, March 23 as the annual Olmsted Day event takes place. The event is the Lake Wales observance of... — Updated 3/14/2024
"Lake Wales Live" Continues to Draw Crowds to Downtown Music Series
Downtown Lake Wales was a "happening scene" Friday as the sounds of the south Florida-based "The JamBand" filled the air as they performed from a special stage in Linear Park. The... — Updated 3/16/2024
Sci-Fi Shenanigans and Stone's Spark: A Review of Poor Things
A darkly comedic gem, "Poor Things" shines with audacious storytelling and a captivating performance by Emma Stone. Fueled by an Oscar win for Stone, this film by acclaimed... — Updated 3/12/2024
Despite Talented Cast, Argylle is a Disappointing Film
"Argylle" is a spy thriller that boasts a star-studded cast, including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Dua Lipa. Despite its impressive cast, the film falls... — Updated 3/4/2024
"American Fiction" a Satire That Hits All the Right Notes
"American Fiction" offers us some great satire performed by a stellar cast. Directed and written by the talented Cord Jefferson and starring Jeffrey Wright, this film is a... — Updated 2/28/2024
"Edwards Twins" Musical Impersonators to Perform at Ramon Theatre
A truly unique performance is coming to Frostproof's historic Ramon Theatre in March as the famed musical impersonators Anthony and Eddie Edwards perform their live musical... — Updated 2/27/2024
Lake Wales Arts Festival Happens February 24 and 25
An annual event that draws thousands of art lovers from Lake Wales and around the state, the 53rd Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival ill be happening Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24 and... — Updated 2/22/2024
"Good Grief," is a Heartfelt Exploration of Friendship and Discovery
I recently had the opportunity to watch Dan Levy's directorial debut, Good Grief, on Netflix. Dan Levy is best known for his comedy Schitt's Creek. I love that show, it's... — Updated 2/15/2024
"May December" a Dark Comedy on Netflix
This is a dark comedy starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton in a story loosely based on Mary Kay Letourneau and her affair with one of her young students. It... — Updated 2/5/2024
The Color Purple: A Triumphant Return
The beloved story of Celie Johnson is returned to the big screen, and this time, it's singing its heart out. "The Color Purple" (2023) is a triumphant musical adaptation of Alice... — Updated 1/29/2024
- "Wish" a Tribute to Prior Disney Animated Films
- Christmas Night Parade Happens Saturday, December 9 in Lake Wales
- Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
- Thousands From Across the Nation Expected to Attend Orange Blossom Review in Lake Wales
- Movie Review: "Napoleon" Visually Stunning But Lacks Depth
- Last Chance to Enter Lake Wales' Christmas Night Parade
- A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: A Thrilling and Thought-provoking Prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy.
- There's Still Time to Take Home a Free Pizzano's Pizza!
- Time to Organize A Krewe for Mardi Gras
- Singing for Theater Offers Young Vocalists a Pathway to Advancement
- Thanksgiving Morning "Turkey Trot" 5K to Benefit Lake Wales Care Center
- Movie Review "What Happens Later" Is a Touching Tale of Second Chances and Rekindled Love
- On Golden Pond Returns to Theatre Stage
- Free Downtown Concert Series Starts Friday, November 10
- Film Review: Killers of the Flower Moon
- Movie Review - Strange Way of Life Earns Four Stars
- Shazam 2: Fury of the Gods Earns Three Stars
- Susan Coyne, Samantha Bourke Win Week One of News Contest
- Two Winners Each Week from Pizzano's in Our New Contest!
- MOVIE REVIEW: A Haunting in Venice Earns Four Stars
- Pizzano's Earns Notice For Superior Pies, Italian Food
- Big Al and the Heavyweights Perform in Lake Wales Friday Night
- "Are We There Yet?" Still Time to Catch the Fun!
- Blue Beetle is a Fun Superhero Film
- Lake Wales Junior Woman's Club Kicks Off Fall Festival Planning
- Red, White, and Royal Blue Earns Four Stars
- Contemporary Ceramics in the Sunshine State Opens at Arts Center
- Movie Review: Happiness for Beginners Catches Three Stars
- Movie Review: Rye Lane Streams on Hulu, Earns Four Stars
- MOVIE REVIEW: Oppenheimer Gets 5 of 5 Stars.
- Movie Review: Barbie Earns Four Stars
- Zombies Attack High School, Can a Nerdy Student Save the Day?
- Movie Review: The Little Mermaid
- MOVIE REVIEW "Sisu" is Bloody Good Fun
- "Paddle On! Lake Wailes" Happens Saturday, Still Time to Join the Fun
- Saturday "Family Fun" Day to Include Kids' Games, Bands, Beer Garden
- "Bingo, The Musical" An Entertaining Evening of Laughter at Little Theatre
- "Tweens Invited to "Bad Art Night" to Create Their Own Artworks
- Melanie's Seafood Company Offers a Special Dining Experience
- Lake Wailes Park Festival Grows Family Fun, Music, Food, and Games
- Movies: "65" Gets a Single Star For Weak Plot, Effects
- Film Review- "Shazam 2: Fury of the Gods"
- "Run Like You Care" Will Help Fund Meals On Wheels
- Arts Festival to Highlight This Weekend
- Lake Wales Annual Mardi Gras to Feature Multiple Events
- ⸮ƨiʜT bɒɘЯ υoY nɒƆ - Contest Offers Great Prizes to Clever News Readers!
- Special Concert Offered Saturday Afternoon at Lake Wales Arts Center
- Lake Wales Car Show Celebrates 13th Year Saturday
- Zany Times as LWLT Cast Gets "Lost (and Found) in Ikea
- KT'S Sunshine Foundation Brings BBQ and Music to Lake Wailes Park
- Christmas Parade Rolls Saturday at 6:00 pm
- Woman's Club Offers Traditional "Dickens Christmas" Experience
- Circle of Friends Thanksgiving Celebration Happens Saturday
- The Ball Brothers to Appear In Lake Wales November 30
- "The Outsider" Skewers Politics and Celebrates Democracy
Women Who Made History Recognized by Lake Wales AAUW
Women Who Made History on the Ridge was the theme of three awards granted by the Laker Wales chapter of the American Association of University Women this week. Dr. Glenda Morgan... — Updated 3/16/2024
This Week in History: Lake Wales Highlander, March 6, 1924
The Lake Wales Highlander of 100 years ago reveals much about the history of our community. In 1924 a new Ford truck would cost you $490, a considerable sum at the time. Each week... — Updated 3/5/2024
100 Years Ago: The Lake Wales Highlander Feb. 27, 1924
In 1924 Lake Wales was in the midst of not only a land boom, but a citrus boom. A calculation by local grower Charles M. Hunt showed nearly 12,000 acres of citrus had been planted... — Updated 3/1/2024
Lake Wales Arts Council Hosts Solivita Artisan Guild Exhibit
An upcoming exhibit at the Lake Wales Arts Center will feature the Solivita Artisan Guild. The Guild includes artisans and artists in the community located within Poinciana in... — Updated 3/5/2024
This Week in History: The Highlander, Feb. 20, 1924
The Lake Wales Highlander of 100 years ago reveals much about the history of our community. Each week the Lake Wales News will publish a front-page image of the former Lake Wales... — Updated 2/22/2024
Lake Wales High's Class of '74 Planning Trip Down Memory Lane
High school reunions are still a part of American culture and life experience that can offer a way to reflect on a lifetime of work and achievement. The Lake Wales High School... — Updated 2/6/2024
February 4, 1924 Highlander Offers Glimpse Into City's History
Controversies including the sudden cancellation of a road bond election by the county commission and a charge that someone illegally added a letter to a bill of deed highlighted... — Updated 2/6/2024
January 30, 1924 Highlander
The January 30, 1924 issue of the Highlander was filled with significant reports, including one claiming that Polk County, with it's sparse population, had been recorded as having... — Updated 2/2/2024
Lake Wales Police Partner With Wallet Card Project to Help Protect Those With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder may be at special risk as they move about in the community, and the Lake Wales Police Department is reaching out in an effort to encourage... — Updated 1/20/2024
- Courage Awards presented to Local Couple at "18 Aces to Conquer Cancer" Tournament
- Latest 3D Mammography Unit Added at AdventHealth Lake Wales
- Lake Wales History Museum Director Departing
- 100 Years Ago: The Highlander of January 9, 1924
- Marti Luther King Jr. Events Fill the Weekend
- 100 Years Ago: The Highlander of January 2, 1924
- 100 Years Ago - The Highlander of December 26, 1923
- Northwest Recreation Complex Next to Receive Improvements
- Passion for Health Care Led Local Physician to Create Shield Medical Group Clinic
- December 19, 1923 Highlander
- Seniors Invited to Compete in Annual Olympic-Style Games
- Asbestos Exposure an Ongoing Issue for Navy Veterans
- December 12, 1923 Highlander
- Drew Truitt's Passing Left Community Shocked
- December 5, 1923 Highlander
- November 28, 1923 Lake Wales Highlander
- November 21, 1923 Highlander
- November 14, 1923 Highlander
- Babson Park Marks 100th Anniversary of Woman's Club
- November 7, 1923 Lake Wales Highlander
- Lake Wales Main Street Director Honored for "Lifetime Achievement"
- October 31, 1923 Highlander
- Mobile Vet Care Provides Convenience for Busy Pet Owners
- Bill Redmon is Pioneer of the Year
- October 24, 1923 Highlander
- Plant and Garden Festival Happens Saturday
- October 17, 1923 Highlander
- History Museum Will Emerge Better, Community Support Needed
- Social Security Benefits Will Rise in January
- October 10, 1923 Highlander
- October 3, 1923 Highlander
- Medically Vulnerable Residents to Gain Easier Access to Healthcare
- Cooking Safety and Fire Prevention Go Hand-in-Hand
- September 26. 1923 Highlander
- Bok Tower Admissions Price to Increase Again
- September 19, 1923 Lake Wales Highlander
- Intersection of Community Design and Public Health to be Focus of Webinar
- New Community Garden Almost Ready to Launch
- September 12, 1923 Highlander
- Volunteers Sought for "Santa to a Senior" Program
- September 5, 1923 Highlander
- August 29, 1923 Highlander
- Nominations Sought for Pioneer of the Year
- August 22, 1923 Lake Wales Highlander
- Polk County Seeking Non-Profit Partners to Address Indigent Health Care
- Polk County Seeks Stakeholders for Opioid Abatement Effort
- August 15, 1923 Lake Wales Highlander
- Volunteers sought for County Sidewalk Advisory Committee
- August 8, 1923 Highlander
- Annual 39 Mile Yard Sale Happens November 4
- Lake Wales Arts Council Staff Honor Volunteers
- August 1, 1923 Highlander Tells Tale of City History
- This Week in History: July 25, 1923 Highlander
- Ken Suarez Comes to Lake Wales
- This Week in History: July 18, 1923
- Maintaining Fitness in Senior Years Achievable Goal
- Today in History: Lake Wales Highlander of July 11, 1923
- Lake Wales Highlander of July 4, 1923
- Circle of Friends Celebrates New Campus With Ribbon Cutting
- Lake Wales Woman's Club Has Big Impact on Community
- Circle of Friends to Host Ribbon-Cutting at New Campus
- Annual Orange Blossom Revue Set to Happen in Lake Wales December 1 and 2
- River Ranch Named Nation's "Best Glamping Spot" in USA Today Readers Poll
- Only One Public Shelter Will Serve Lake Wales & Frostproof Areas This Hurricane Season
- "StirringWaters" Offers Social Connections to Those Living With Disabilities
- Avoid Stroke Risks and Identify Stroke Symptoms Fast
- Cindy Lilly of Babson Park Named "Woman of the Year"
- Eye Care Essential for All Adults
- Frostproof Rallies Around Woman Battling Cancer for the Third Time
- Polk HealthCare Plan May Be an Option if Medicaid Coverage Ends
- Paddle On! Lake Wailes To Benefit StirringWaters Park for Disabled
- New Community Garden to Green Up Local "Food Desert"
- Circle of Friends Program Growing to Fill Future Dreams
- Woman's Club Members Create Free "Prom Store" for High School Students
- AARP Effort Prepares 400 Free Tax Returns Despite Fewer Volunteers
- National Nutrition Month Spotlights Oral Health
- Olmsted Day Vendors, Sponsors Needed to Support Tree Planting
- Polk County Trails Network Continues to Expand
- Library Offers Community Resource Fair March 11
- Be Safe as You Work Outdoors
- Bennett Reflects on Years of Change
- New Year, New You: Making Resolutions You Can Keep For A Healthy 2023
- First Responders Honored at Chamber Luncheon
- Empty Bowls Raises Nearly $20,000 for Care Center Programs
- History Speaker Series to Feature Local Author
- Bruce Stephenson to Present at Bok Tower Gardens
- A Stress-free Valentine's Day Wedding? Join Other Couples on the Steps of Historic Courthouse
- Annual Empty Bowls Auction is January 31
- Central Florida and the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian - How Lake Wales Can Prepare for the 2023 Storm Season
- Registration Open for Polk Senior Games
- Quit Smoking in 2023, With Help From Your Friends
- AdventHealth Lake Wales Receives "A" Grade from Leapfrog
- 30th Annual Polk Senior Games Begin February 25
- Auditions This Monday and Tuesday at Lake Wales Theatre
- Three Ways A Medicare Advantage Fitness Plan Could Help Reduce Your Health Risks
- "The Outsider" Offers Needed Laughs at the Expense of Politics
- What You Think You Know About Homebuying Can Hurt You
- Students Can Earn Special Certificate on Lake Wales Patrimony
- Breast Cancer Foundation Receives Dyer Difference Award
- Polk County Clerk Offers New "Do it Yourself" Legal Filing Service
- Painting Raffle to Benefit AAUW Scholarship Fund
- Help Sought to Landscape City Streets
Leah Morgan Robbins, 1969-2024
Leah Morgan Robbins, a cherished resident of Satellite Beach, FL, passed away on February 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after bravely confronting both lung cancer and... — Updated 3/7/2024
Sandra Kay Lincoln, 1950-2024
Sandra Kay Lincoln of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born September 17, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late John and... — Updated 3/8/2024
Linda Green Robertson, 1947-2024
Linda Green Robertson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Jesse and Josie Green; she has been a... — Updated 3/7/2024
Sylvia Marsee Griner, 1938-2024
Sylvia Marsee Griner died at home surrounded by her family on February 24, 2024, at 8 p,m, due to a lung disease she had for many years. She was 85 years old, and was born June 17,... — Updated 2/28/2024
Patsy Draper, 1941-2024
Patsy Draper of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1941 in Dundee to the late Milton and Trummie Hathcock. She has been a... — Updated 2/21/2024
Dr. Alexander "Fleet" Ryland, III, 1946-2024
Dr. Alexander “Fleet” Ryland, III, 77, of Lake Wales, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at AdventHealth in Lake Wales. Born on April 5, 1946, in... — Updated 2/12/2024
Sally Ann Boyer, 1942-2024
Sally Ann Boyer of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born March 27, 1942 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and... — Updated 2/15/2024
Lorey Blackwelder, 1970-2024
Lorey Blackwelder of Frostproof passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 18, 1970 in Winter Haven to the late Alvin and Mary Meadows; she was a... — Updated 2/15/2024
Donald Gene Clingenpeel, 1939-2024
Donald Gene Clingenpeel of Haines City passed away Thursday, February 16, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 5, 1939 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to the late James Earl and... — Updated 2/17/2024
Mary Ruth Dampier, 1931-2024
In deepest loving memory, Mary Ruth Dampier, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26th 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack... — Updated 2/6/2024
- Darwin L. White, 1939-2024
- Gladys Guzman Figueroa, 1948-2024
- Earle F. Sullivan, 1952-2024
- Linda Marie Baker, 1962-2024
- Patricia A. Koloc, 1934-2024
- Wilfred Lane "Billy" Lohr, 1947-2024
- Colonel James R. (Jim) Bell, 1938-2023
- Eileen Whitman, 1940-2023
- Charles Kiel ("Chuck") Harriman, Jr., 1952-2024
- Olivia Maldonado De La Torre, 1976-2024
- Jimmie L. Cotton, Sr., 1940-2023
- Marilyn J. Cook Reid Noecker, 1939-2023
- Roberta ("Bobbie") Freeman Harriman, 1931-2023
- Nancy Mae (Keyes) Sharkey, 1952-2023
- Nancy M. Hunt, 1932-2023
- Donna Colleen May, 1949-2023
- Judith Anne Reid, 1961-2023
- Walter D.Chaney Jr., 1942-2023
- Brian Paul Herr
- Kenneth "Cricket" Bessette, 1958-2023
- Arlie "Skipper" Richards, 1961-2023
- Elinor Lorraine Palmatier, 1934-2023
- Robert Lee Whittemore
- Donald John Garty, 1952-2023
- Marilyn S. Wilkinson, 1928-2023
- Thomas James "Tom" Hitchcock, 1952-2023
- Robert St. Clair Price, 1928-2023
- Esther Hooks, 1952-2023
- Samantha Diane Herring, 1969-2023
- Donald V. Hendrick, 1939-2023
- David Alan Flint, 1954-2023
- John Spencer Waldrop, 1941-2023
- Walter James Davis, Sr., 1943-2023
- Carol Ann Stone, 1939-2023
- Arthur Henry Stafford III, 1938-2023
- Stephen Lee Rodda, 2006-2023
- Jerry Cook, 1939-2023
- Carlene Marie Tschida, 1944-2023
- Versie Rene Stoudemire Meeks, 1941-2023
- Steve McGill, 1952-2023
- Joanne Edwards, 1930-2023
- Elizabeth T. (Betty) Kadlec, 1937-2023
- Debra "Debbie" Pharo Morrison, 1952-2023
- Joseph William DePietro, 1936-2023
- Versie Rene Stoudemire Meeks - ? - 2023
- Walter Kelm, 1946-2023
- Shirley Jean Walters Harroun
- Pauline and James Bradford, Married 63 years, Passed Two Days Apart
- Judith Ann Blair Fry, 1939-2023
- Brenda Lee Burnett, 1960-2023
- Jose Manuel Velez, Sr., 1941-2023
- Donaldeen Larsen-Brimm, 1926-2023
- Marjorie Bedell Lanier, 1931-2023
- Vaughn Cofer, 1928-2023
- Kathryn Roberson McNutt
- Arthur St. Clair McKinstry, 1932-2023
- Tommie B. Snow, 1926-2023
- Heather Danielle Strickland, 1984-2023
- Adrian Roland McEachern, 1940-2023
- Charmayne Turner Marston, 1947-2023
- Catherine "Cathy" Zorn, 1933-2023
- Mary S. Fillingim, 1932-2023
- Arthur R. Falconer, 1943-2023
- John Herbert Cofer,1929-2023
- Foy Livingston McKenzie, 1952-2023
- James Thomas "Tom" Walkup, 1946-2023
- Maximilian "Max" Smith, 1970-2023
- Jerry Arthur Atkins, 1944-2023
- William Richard Kahler, 1956-2023
- Anthony Blake Caraway, 1972-2023
- Darlene Waters Hollinsed, 1953-2023
- Mary C. Grose, 1930-2023
- Jim Lefils, 1944-2023
- Richard Andrew Riley, 1921-2023
- Irene Hudson Heddon, 1937-2023
- Cathryn "Cathy" Sullivan Powers, 1949-2023
- Raymond Odom, 1927-2023
- Gordon E. Terry, unk-2023
- Iris Strader Karickhoff, 1938-2023
- Lucille F. Stanton, 1941-2023
- Dean Pitts, 1937-2023
- Leland K. Young, 1931-2023
- Juanice Lawson, 1928-2023
- Harry Gilbert Waters, 1941-2023
- Kathryn Fraiser Black, 1931-2021
- Robert Clifton Hannan, 1932-2023
- Reverend Thomas C. Seitz, 1952-2023
- Audie "Keith" Griffin, 1957-2023
- Noah N. Carbone, 1933-2023
- Robert "Bob" Burdett Kelly
- John Phillips Beck, 1931-2023
- Sharon Van Dyne Lawrence, 1938-2023
- Raymond Lee French, 1930-2023
- Reida Hansford Keen, 1952-2023
- Louise Ann Whittle, 1929-2023
- Darrell Lee Papproth. 1953-2023
- Sir Richard V. Giordano KBE, 1934-2022
- Katherine Elizabeth Hart, 1964-2023
- Sukhni Meetoo, 1921-2023
- Allison Jennings McCance, 1942-2023
- Lisa Marie Meneely, 1975-2022
- Donna Kosman, 1942-2022
- Christopher John Ellison, 1974-2022
- Agnes Green, 1919-2023
- Eusebio Irwin Salud, 1971-2022
- Rose Marie Wyrosdick, 1955-2022
- Carol Loretta Pirich, 1939-2022
- Robert Wayne (Bob) Peppel, 1940-2022
- Harriett Griffin Harris, 1934 - 2022
- Kenneth Roy Rogers, 1949-2022
- Andrea Garwood Littleton, 1952-2022
- Juan Trinidad Eliserio, 1951-2022
- Robert Alan "Bob" Decker
- Beverly Porter, 1945-2022
- Carol Benson Lassiter, 1931-2022
- Bette B. Ryan, 1934-2022