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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Multiple Questions Raised About $1.2 Million City-Funded Incubator
A "business incubator" operating under a three-year, $1.2 million contract approved by the Lake Wales City Commission appears to be operating in violation of several laws, a... — Updated 2/29/2024
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
Lake Wales Arts Festival Happening This Weekend
Ideal weather conditions and a wide area of beautiful works of art are expected to draw residents and visitors alike to the shores of Lake Wailes this weekend as the 53rd annual... — Updated 2/27/2024
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
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
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
Lake Wales Has a Good "Squeeze" Coming
In an effort to help address the need for transportation around the downtown area, City Manager James Slaton and staff have brought another solution forward. The "Squeeze" is an... — Updated 2/17/2024
Children Removed From Alturas Home, Parents Arrested
Polk County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a couple and removed a 7-month-old baby and a 7-year-old child who lived in the home in Alturas. Deputies had responded to a call from... — Updated 2/15/2024
School Board Member Lori Cunningham Faces Ethics Violation Hearing
The Florida Commission on Ethics had found "probable cause that Polk County School Board member and Lake Wales resident Lori Cunningham has created a conflict of interest for her... — Updated 2/14/2024
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
There's Still Time to Update Your Voter Record
Polk County voters who have moved or changed their name are encouraged to update their record with the Elections Office before the March 19th Presidential Preference Primary... — Updated 1/31/2024
Sammy Ray Bryant, 1933-2024
Sammy Ray Bryant, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Jan. 31 after complications following surgery and a struggle with dementia. The native Kentuckian and longtime Polk...