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September 26. 1923 Highlander
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 9/26/2023
Arthur Henry Stafford III, 1938-2023
Arthur Henry Stafford III, 84, of Babson Park, FL passed away peacefully on September 13,, 2023. Art was born to Arthur Henry Stafford Jr and Charlotte Sarah Clark Stafford in Polk... — Updated 9/16/2023
September 5, 1923 Highlander
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 9/13/2023
Carlene Marie Tschida, 1944-2023
Carlene Marie Tschida of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born July 30, 1944 in Mandan, North Dakota to the late Bernie and... — Updated 9/5/2023
Bok North Ag Students Excited for Future of Their Program
EDITOR'S NOTE: Students enrolled in the Bok Academy North agriculture program are excited for the opportunities they are being offered this year. Among those are participation in... — Updated 9/5/2023
Thermal Imaging Camera May Help Save Lives
In a move that local officials hope may help save lives and property, Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) has added 45 new FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) to its fire engines, ladder... — Updated 9/5/2023
Idalia Leaves Heavy Rains, But No Wind Damage
After causing a scare in the east Polk region by approaching Florida from the southwest, Hurricane Idalia behaved much as the computer models had predicted, staying well offshore... — Updated 8/30/2023
Lake Wales Junior Woman's Club Kicks Off Fall Festival Planning
Plans are underway for its 2nd Annual Fall Festival, a free event that features food trucks, beer, music, professional carnival games, inflatables including two bounce houses,... — Updated 8/29/2023
Huge Polk County Development May Impact Lake Wales Area
A huge development proposal in unincorporated Polk County not far from Lake Wales is drawing fervent opposition from neighbors and residents, who are showing up in Bartow to argue... — Updated 8/28/2023
Coleden Snowden Charged After Fatal High-Speed Crash
A Babson Park man has been arrested and charged after a crash that took the life of a local woman. Coleden Snowden was arrested by Polk County Sheriff's deputies after an extensive... — Updated 8/23/2023
Debra "Debbie" Pharo Morrison, 1952-2023
Debra "Debbie" Pharo Morrison, 70, of Babson Park passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Debbie was a woman of strong Christian faith and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her... — Updated 8/12/2023
Thousands of Students Return to Classes Tomorrow
Thousands of area students will stream back to school tomorrow for an unusual Friday start to the new school year. Seven schools operated by Lake Wales Charter Schools and several... — Updated 8/10/2023
Today in History: Lake Wales Highlander of July 11, 1923
Each week the Lake Wales News will publish a front-page image of the former Lake Wales Highlander from 100 years earlier, tracking the growth of the community a century age. The... — Updated 7/30/2023
Pauline and James Bradford, Married 63 years, Passed Two Days Apart
A Babson Park couple shared 63 years of marriage before passing away within two days of one another recently. James Thurman Bradford passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. His wife,... — Updated 7/19/2023
Vaughn Cofer, 1928-2023
Vaughn Cofer of Babson Park passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at George G. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born October 14, 1928 in Glade Hill, Virginia to the late... — Updated 6/21/2023
Adrian Roland McEachern, 1940-2023
Adrian Roland McEachern of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born June 30, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late... — Updated 6/7/2023
State Attorney Rules August 2022 Police Shooting Was Justified
In a long-delayed ruling, the State Attorney's office has announced that their investigation into a exchange of gunfire between police and a suspect last August determined that poli... — Updated 6/7/2023
Babson Park Resident Narrowly Escapes House Fire
A fire in a mobile home in a remote location nearly took the life of a Polk County resident early Sunday. Polk County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to 2:20 am medical call in B... — Updated 6/4/2023
Charmayne Turner Marston, 1947-2023
Charmayne Turner Marston of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born July 5, 1947 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to the late Frank and... — Updated 5/28/2023
Only One Public Shelter Will Serve Lake Wales & Frostproof Areas This Hurricane Season
Polk County Emergency Management has release the "Polk County Public Shelters" maps for 2023, revealing that there remains only a single shelter to serve the nearly 100,000... — Updated 5/28/2023
Cindy Lilly of Babson Park Named "Woman of the Year"
Local resident Cindy Lilly has been honored as the "Woman of the Year" by the Babson Park Woman's Club. According to a statement issued by club vice-president Saundra Roach Turner,... — Updated 5/9/2023
Babson Park Student Wins Tag Art Contest
Babson Park Elementary student Grace Sullins now has the special honor of having her license tag design mounted on the front of Polk County Tax Collector Joe Tedder's truck.... — Updated 5/6/2023
William Richard Kahler, 1956-2023
Billy Kahler of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 30, 1956, in Lake Wales to the late Richard and Nancy Kahler; and he was a... — Updated 5/2/2023
ADS to Host Public Meeting Over Pipe Plant Concerns
A public meeting seeking to respond to public concerns over a proposed plastic pipe manufacturing facility will take place on Wednesday, April 26 at the Lake Wales Arts Center. The... — Updated 4/25/2023
Jim Lefils, 1944-2023
Jim Lefils, 79, of Babson Park passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales after a short illness. Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years Carolynn "Dede"... — Updated 4/24/2023