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The Defenders of Crooked Lake are sounding a health and safety alarm since recent record rains have resulted in overflows of both raw and treated sewage. "Please use caution in the... — Updated 8/20/2019

The prospective developers of the historic Seminole Hotel shared conceptual site plans with Lake Wales city officials Tuesday, Aug. 13. South Florida architect Rick Gonzalez produce... — Updated 8/20/2019

Urban planner Victor Dover was man of the hour Tuesday, receiving applause and high praise after presenting a draft Lake Wales Connected plan for redevelopment of the city's downtow... — Updated 8/14/2019

Lake Wales City Commissioners got their first look Tuesday at a proposed balanced budget for 2019-20 that includes a slight reduction in the property tax rate. Finance Director... — Updated 8/14/2019

In an abundance of caution Thursday morning Lake Wales High School restricted students to their classrooms after hearing of a lockdown at the Davenport School of the Arts.... — Updated 8/15/2019

Lake Wales City Commissioner Curtis Gibson blasted City Manager Ken Fields Tuesday for questioning his intelligence, embarrassing, humiliating and disrespecting him. "I'm here to... — Updated 8/7/2019

Lake Wales City officials are reviewing the 100-plus page draft "Neighborhood Plan for the Core of Lake Wales" in preparation for its official presentation Aug. 13 by urban... — Updated 8/7/2019

When Lake Wales commissioners were asked to envision what would produce a huge city success story by the year 2040, they enthusiastically detailed a bright future. Commissioners... — Updated 7/30/2019

ALSIM, one of the world's premier manufacturers of flight simulators, has announced plans to locate a new North American assembly and support facility at the Lake Wales Commerce... — Updated 8/1/2019

UPDATE: The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department arrested a 52-year-old Tampa man Tuesday, July 31, on grand theft charges related to the honey heist July 14. Muhammad Abdallah... — Updated 8/1/2019

The 2019 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be in effect from Friday, Aug. 2 to Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Florida Legislature approved this sales tax holiday period, when qualifying... — Updated 8/1/2019

An act of kindness by a Lake Wales police officer didn't go unnoticed by a little girl whose family recently was involved in a car crash. The child named Abby took the time to... — Updated 8/1/2019

City commissioners will have a full-day workshop Monday, July 29 to develop a strategic vision for Lake Wales. The public meeting is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the James P. Austin... — Updated 7/24/2019

Crystal Lake Park is still closed, more than a month since problems with a storm water pipe created a hole in the middle of the play park. Originally city officials thought repairs... — Updated 7/24/2019

Lake Wales City Commissioner Curtis Gibson may be bucking for a new nickname: Robin Hood. It wasn't exactly robbing the rich to give to the poor, but at the July 16 commission... — Updated 8/1/2019 Full story

Lake Wales pioneer and historic preservationist Mimi Hardman may soon have a city building named in her honor. The Lake Wales History Museum will be seeking donors to help restore... — Updated 8/1/2019 Full story

Overcoming significant challenges of language and poverty, the Lake Wales Charter Schools maintained or improved their 2019 school grades released July 11 by the Florida Department... — Updated 8/1/2019

During their second budget workshop July 9 Lake Wales city commissioners asked questions about staff spending priorities while acknowledging they still need much additional... — Updated 7/11/2019

Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti and Florida Polytechnic University President Randy Avent will sign an articulation agreement establishing the first seamless... — Updated 7/15/2019

NOTE: Due to lower than expected turnout, the July 19 Power Breakfast has been postponed, possibly until November. Those who want to know more about the future of passenger rail... — Updated 7/15/2019

For those who text and drive, it's a good time to quit. A new Florida law goes into effect Monday, July 1 making texting while driving a primary offense. Prior to the new law, offic... — Updated 7/2/2019

Fourth of July free activities for kids are scheduled at Lake Wailes Park starting at 3 p.m., with fireworks scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. The park will host food vendors and... — Updated 7/2/2019

The City of Lake Wales may own a multimillion dollar recreation facility and swimming pool by the end of the year. At a workshop Tuesday, June 25 city commissioners expressed... — Updated 8/1/2019

Lake Wales city commissioners Tuesday, July 9 will hold their second budget workshop to discuss spending priorities for the 2019-20 year, which begins Oct. 1. The meeting starts at... — Updated 7/8/2019

Problems with a storm water pipe that created a hole in the middle of the play park have caused the City of Lake Wales to close Crystal Lake Park until further notice. City... — Updated 7/11/2019