Lake Wales
A city in Polk County, Florida — population 17,693 as of 2020.
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September 10By Carl Fish Polk County, Florida – Ninety-three nonprofit organizations serving Polk County are receiving a combined $717,537 through GiveWell Community Foundation’s 2026 Impact Polk grant program. Sara Hallett with GiveWell Community Foundation said the grants will support…
Community Groups & OrganizationsDaily Ridge
September 10Bartow Sweeps Lake Wales; Winter Haven Tops McKeel 3-1 Yellow Jackets hit 7-0 on Tuesday, then fell to Strawberry Crest on Wednesday and sit at 7-1. Winter Haven takes a four-set road win in Lakeland. By Daily Ridge Staff POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Sept. 10, 2026 Polk County volleyball…
Local SportsDaily Ridge
September 11Lake Wales Considers Purchasing $65K in Equipment for Fleet Maintenance Operationsby James Coulter As the City takes on responsibility for maintaining and repairing its vehicle fleet from the County, Lake Wales city commissioners will consider purchasing the necessary equipment.…
Government & CivicDaily Ridge
September 11Economic Development, Airport, and Historic Stuart House Discussed for Next Year’s Lake Wales Budget by James Coulter A new economic development director position, the city’s airport, and the Historic Stuart House were several key areas of discussion during a review of the city’s…
Government & CivicDaily Ridge
September 8$145K Agreement Approved for Design Services for Tower Boulevard Trail by James Coulter Lake Wales residents are one step closer to walking to Bok Tower Gardens after city commissioners approved an agreement to design a new trail connecting the city to one of its most iconic and…
Government & CivicDaily Ridge
September 4LAKE WALES – It is with bitter-sweet sadness to announce Mr. Phillip N. “Butch” Butler, 88, of Lake Wales and formerly of Okeechobee, FL passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Winter Haven, FL. Butch was born December 6, 1937 in Lyman, Spartanburg County, SC and been a resident…
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Lake Wales by the numbers
- Median age
- 42.7
- Households
- 6,924
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $56,347
- Median house value
- $239,300
- Office
- SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
- Address
- PO BOX 1320, LAKE WALES, FL 33859