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Published September 18Serious Crash Under Investigation in Lake Wales
By Maria Iannucci & Carl Fish LAKE WALES, Fla. — Lake Wales Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around noon today in the area of Burns Avenue and Sherwood Drive. The incident initially came across emergency dispatch as a medical emergency, which…
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Published September 18Lake Wales Man Arrested for 4th DUI During Waverly Traffic Stop
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, a PCSO deputy sheriff conducted a traffic stop in Waverly on a Jeep that he observed swerving in the southbound lanes of U.S. Hwy 27, and after a check of the registered vehicle’s owner revealed a suspended license due to previous DUI arrests. As…
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Published September 11Lake Wales Considers Purchasing $65K in Equipment for Fleet Maintenance Operations
Lake 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.…
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Published September 11Economic Development, Airport, and Historic Stuart House Discussed for Next Year’s Lake Wales Budget
Economic 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…
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Published September 10Lake Wales, Frostproof and Winter Haven Nonprofit Programs Among Those Receiving Over $700,000 From GiveWell Community Foundation
By 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…
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Published September 10POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS
Bartow 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…
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Published September 08$145K Agreement Approved for Design Services for Tower Boulevard Trail
$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…
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Published September 04In Loving Memory of Mr. Phillip N. “Butch” Butler, 88, of Lake Wales
LAKE 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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Published September 04Lake Wales Commissioners Set Higher Millage Rate as Taxable Value Surges 20% Ahead of Budget Talks
Lake Wales Commissioners Set Higher Millage Rate as Taxable Value Surges 20% Ahead of Budget Talks by James Coulter Lake Wales residents may see higher property tax bills next year as the city’s taxable value has climbed nearly 20 percent, a surge that sets the stage for upcoming…
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Published September 02Polk County High School Football Preview Week 3
By Ethan Jones After another week of action-packed high school football, we now head into week 3 of the high school football season. Where we have some good matchups in store for you once again, with that being said, Week 3 is here, and the honeymoon is over. Teams have had a…
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Published September 02New Pizzeria and Sports Bar Coming to Downtown Lake Wales
New Pizzeria and Sports Bar Coming to Downtown Lake Walesby James Coulter Are you looking for the best pizza in town? Well, soon, you’ll be able to buy two slices and a drink for only $5 now that a popular pizzeria is setting up shop in Downtown Lake Wales. At their regular…
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Published September 02City Commission Considers Making Residency Proof Necessary for Commission Seats
City Commission Considers Making Residency Proof Necessary for Commission Seatsby James Coulter Anyone planning to run for public office in Lake Wales must prove they actually live within the city limits. That point commissioners agree on. What remains unsettled is how potential…