Lake Wales

Daily Ridge October 2

After an exhaustive investigation in which detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office identified and interviewed more than 100 people, two men have been arrested and charged for the shooting of four people at the Lake Wales Mud Hole on Sunday, September 27, 2026. PCSO…

Daily Ridge September 29

Notice is hereby given that Lake Wales Storage intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act, Statutes (section 83.80-83.809). The owner will sell at public auction on or after October 14, 2026 at 10:00 am at…

Daily Ridge September 28

A dispute between a couple at the Love’s Travel Stop along U.S. 27 turned into a chaotic arrest Monday morning that involved a Lake Wales Police K-9, a medical helicopter and the death of a dog that ran into traffic. The incident unfolded at approximately 11:31 a.m. Monday,…

Daily Ridge September 28

City of Lake Wales Press Release Residents in the historic northwest neighborhood of Lake Wales have access to safer sidewalks on Orange Avenue, Wetmore Street, Sessoms Avenue, Seminole Avenue, Seaboard Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, B Street and C Street. The construction included…

Daily Ridge September 28

Drivers traveling too fast through Lake Wales may soon see a ghost in their rearview mirror. The Lake Wales Police Department has begun using the agencies’ new Ford Mustang GT police vehicles, which were purchased specifically for traffic enforcement. One of the newly marked…

Daily Ridge September 28

George Ellis Hunt, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. His long and fruitful life was deeply rooted in the Lake Wales community he called home, and he will be remembered with love and gratitude by his family, friends, and the…