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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
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
"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
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 ot... — Updated 3/16/2024
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
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
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 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 locatio... — Updated 3/13/2024
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
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
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 thre... — Updated 3/12/2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lake Wales Crash at 137 MPH Leads to Death, Manslaughter Charges
A Lake Wales woman is in custody after a horrific accident on Saturday morning resulted in the death of a passenger in her vehicle. After what police described as "a very active... — Updated 2/28/2024
Business Incubator Officers Invited to Defend Operations After Critical Report
Business owners lined up at the beginning of the Lake Wales City Commission meeting Tuesday evening to explain to commissioners the various ways they are working to enhance the... — Updated 2/22/2024