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The Lake Wales City Commission will give a final look Nov. 3 to seven proposed changes to the city charter that would go on the April 2021 municipal ballot. Commissioners decided to hold their meeting early at 10 a.m. at the city administration building to avoid election day conflicts. Two weeks ago commissioners approved seven ordinances to place before the voters changes recommended by the five-member Charter Review Committee. They decided to define the duties of city...
Lake Wales police were called to Team Natural Nutrition, at about 7 a.m. today (WED, 11/4) to investigate a man's death. A couple of businesses are roped off and part of the street is closed. Police completed their initial investigation and determined there was no foul play and no concern for the safety of the community. The deceased was identified as 41-year-old Darwin Manzueta, the owner of Team Natural Nutrition. Police ask anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Detective David Arana at 863-678-4233,...
Robert “Bobby” Marshall Cox, 83, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 14, 1937 in Sanford to the late Hollis and Nina Cox; Robert came here from Oviedo 19 years ago. He was a retired phone installation technician. Bobby is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy K. Cox; sons, Michael Edward Cox and wife Kathryn of Castle Rock, Colorado, Steven Marshall Cox and wife Linda of Colorado Springs; brother, Bill King of Ruskin; three grandchildren; and two gre...
Herminio Sosa Vazquez, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 3, 1927 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He was of the Catholic faith, and loved playing dominoes, going fishing, and wrestling. Herminio was preceded in death by his wife, Luz Maria Martinez; and daughter Flora. He is survived by his daughter, Herminia Villanuera; and sons, Juan Villanuera, and Benito Villanuera. No local services are scheduled. Interment will take place in Puerto Rico. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in...
Linda Jean Glockner, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born March 17, 1950 in Bartow to the late Elvis and Katrina Baggett; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She retired from teaching after 36 years and was also a librarian. She enjoyed family time, especially her grandchildren and shopping. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, John Glockner this past August. Survivors include her son, Matt Glockner (Christy) of Lake Wales; sister, Mary Kate Shell of Lake...
Dennis George Gross, 69, of Nalcrest passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born June 25, 1951 in Jamestown, NY to the late Philip and Lillian Howe; he came here from Jamestown, NY four years ago. Dennis was a retired U.S. Postal Service Carrier and was a veteran of the United States Marines, serving from 1970 until 1974. He liked basketball, football, baseball, swimming, track and field; and he enjoyed history, going to museums and trains....
