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Steeple Chase Proposal Delayed in Face of Commission Resistance
A 300-unit subdivision that would wrap around the northern and eastern sides of Ridge Manor has been delayed after the withdrawal of an application for a permit from the city. The... — Updated 5/25/2023
Mary S. Fillingim, 1932-2023
Mary S. Fillingim of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1932 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Eldon and Ellen Stroberg; she... — Updated 5/24/2023
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
Greenways, Blueways, New Street and Neighborhood Designs Among Ideas Offered by Citizens at Hands-on Workshop
A creative group of Lake Wales area citizens joined with urban design and traffic planners Saturday morning at the James Austin Center to begin the process of designing an... — Updated 4/26/2023
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
Friday Night Public Reception to Begin Week of "Envisioned" Planning
Doubts about the future of Lake Wales will be met with inspiration Friday night as a special opening reception for "Charette Week" will take place downtown from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The... — Updated 4/16/2023
Final City Commission Candidate Forum Planned for March 28
Lake Wales voters will get a final opportunity to hear the position of four candidates seeking terms on the city commission in the April 4 election. The Lake Wales History Museum wi... — Updated 3/29/2023
Eyesore Building Escapes Code Enforcement for Another Year
City action may at last be pending against a long-derelict eyesore property that confront thousands of travelers each day passing by on Scenic Highway. The former "Five Points"... — Updated 3/24/2023
Fiery Crash on Scenic Highway Claims Life of Frostproof Woman
A Tuesday night crash has claimed the life of a Frostproof woman as she left her place of employment at the popular Coop in Babson Park. 53-year-old Patricia Robarts of Frostproof... — Updated 3/22/2023
Lake Wales Annual Mardi Gras to Feature Multiple Events
It's that zany time of year for thousands of celebrants who will participate in the annual Lake Wales Mardi Gras, with festivities running from February 11 through 21. Between two b... — Updated 2/18/2023
Wild Shiners Kick Off Mardi Gras Celebrations in Lake Wales
A night of colorful costumes and celebrations has officially initiated the 2023 Carnival season in Lake Wales. The Krewe of Wild Shiners hosted their traditional "Black Light Ball"... — Updated 2/12/2023
Electric Rates May Rise Again for Area Residents, Businesses
Lake Wales area customers of both Duke Energy and TECO can expect to pay significantly more for their electricity use if proposed rate hikes are approved. Both companies are among... — Updated 2/3/2023
History Speaker Series to Feature Local Author
The Lake Wales History Museum will resume its popular speaker series with a presentation on Florida's past presented by guest speaker and local historian Robert Connors. Connors is... — Updated 2/3/2023
Lake Wales Car Show Celebrates 13th Year Saturday
Ideal weather and a special anniversary celebration will make this weekend's Lake Wales Car Show an extra draw. The monthly show of antiques, classics and hot rods of all sorts and... — Updated 1/29/2023
Rear-end Crash Destroys Vehicles, Street Lights on Scenic Highway
Lake Wales Police are working a traffic investigation as a result of a crash on Scenic Highway. The location of the incident is within a school zone for McLaughlin Middle-Senior... — Updated 1/27/2023
Police Arrest Suspect in New Year's Shooting
UPDATE: Suspect Dontavious Grant is in custody after his arrest without incident in Winter Haven. Law enforcement would like to thank the public for their assistance in this case.... — Updated 1/12/2023
City, CRA Give Go-Ahead to $18.5 Million Bond Issue
An $18.5 million bond issuance received final approval from the Lake Wales City Commission on Tuesday, completing the funding of the award-winning Lake Wales Connected project. The... — Updated 12/27/2022
Theft of City-Owned Truck Leads to Arrest for Frostproof Man
Christopher Allen Eismon of Frostproof, faces numerous criminal charges including vehicle theft, fleeing to elude, resisting an officer, trespass in a citrus grove, driving while li... — Updated 12/26/2022
Contract Awarded, Construction to Begin on Park Avenue Streetscape
The Lake Wales Connected plan took a major step forward this week as the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted Tuesday to award a construction contract for the Park... — Updated 12/1/2022
City Street Resurfacing Effort Takes Three-Mile Step Forward
More than three miles of streets around Lake Wales are in for improved surfaces in coming months, part of the city's multi-year street maintenance program. The largest single... — Updated 11/18/2022
Lake Wales Area "Dodges a Bullet" As Hurricane Ian Passes
Downed trees, power outages, and significant flooding were the primary impacts of Hurricane Ian locally. No deaths or injuries were reported to local authorities. The storm weakened... — Updated 10/14/2022
Controversial Small-Lot Development Delayed For Review
On a 3-2 vote, Lake Wales city commissioners almost approved a controversial new subdivision plat that creates 907 new building lots on the near south side before a last minute... — Updated 9/26/2022
US 27 Closure This Weekend Promises Traffic Headaches
Traffic around the Lake Wales area will be snarled again this weekend as US 27 will be closed at the SR 60 overpass construction site all weekend. The closure of the busy federal... — Updated 9/22/2022
Ridge Scenic Highway 39-Mile Yard Sale Happens November 3
A popular and long-running community event returns this year, and organizers are offering plenty of advance notice to those wishing to participate. The 15th annual 39-mile Yard... — Updated 9/2/2022
Crystal Lake Trail Project Moving Forward
Construction is progressing rapidly on the Park Avenue Connector Trail, a 3000-foot multiuse trail being constructed by the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency. The project is... — Updated 8/4/2022
