LWPD: Woman arrested, ‘armed and dangerous’ man at large after drugs, cash seized from Lake Wales motel room
A woman is facing charges and an ‘armed and dangerous’ man is on the run after police found illegal drugs inside a Lake Wales motel room while searching for a wanted man.
Why do cars roll uphill at Spook Hill? Legends & science explain the thrill of Lake Wales’ gravity hill
A concoction of legends, science, and a dash of Florida weirdness all offer explanations for why tourists and residents continue to be thrilled by a hill in Lake Wales.
Man charged for killing witness planning on testifying against him in attempted murder trial, FDLE announces
Florida investigators said Marlon Burgess was arrested for killing a witness who was planning on testifying against him in an attempted murder trial. The 20-year-old victim had survived being shot by Burgess in 2019, and was getting ready to testify when he was found dead, FDLE said.
Passenger killed when truck hits downed tree in Lake Wales
A 22-year-old man is dead, and a 70-year-old man was injured, when their truck collided with a downed tree on a Lake Wales roadway Saturday morning.
Lake Wales police arrest tow truck driver for illegally towing vehicle, believe there may be more victims
Police in Lake Wales arrested a tow truck driver for stealing a disabled vehicle after they say he illegally towed the car, then tried to get the owner to pay hundreds of dollars to get it back. Now investigators believe there may be more victims out there.
‘It was heaven’: 92-year-old skydives, raises money for cancer research on anniversary of daughter’s death
A Polk County woman is taking a cancer fundraiser to new heights
1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Lake Wales shooting, police say
The Lake Wales Police Department is investigating after one person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a shooting Sunday afternoon.
92-year-old plans first skydive in honor daughter who passed away from leukemia
The 92-year-old plans to skydive for the first time in her life at Jump Florida Skydiving in Lake Wales on August 31, which is her late daughter's birthday. Her daughter passed away from leukemia at 9 years old.
'I run for fallen K-9s': Nine-year-old girl to run in honor of Lake Wales K-9 Max
The community gathered this week for a memorial in honor of fallen Lake Wales K-9 Max who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call.
Lake Wales schools, businesses prepare for population to double over 10 years
Lake Wales is preparing for the continued wave of new residents. The city is going through a Renaissance in preparation for the population to double in the next 10 years.
Lake Wales 9-year-old with rare disease learns to walk for the first time
Jordon was born with a rare disease called Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, which only affects 500 people worldwide. Doctors told his mom he would probably never be able to walk. But he's now proving them wrong, taking his first steps on his own at the age of 9.
Exclusive Lake Wales retreat sees second life as faith-based rehabilitation center for recovering addicts
Chalet Suzanne, once an exclusive hideaway in Lake Wales for the rich and famous, has re-opened with a completely new mission.
Manhunt leads to arrest of Winter Haven attempted murder suspect
Haines City police arrested Lemuel Johnson Jr., 36, after they say he tried to run over an officer who pulled him over.
Lake Wales population predicted to triple in next 10 years
The city of Lake Wales was once a sleepy little town, but now is getting ready for 8,500 new homes, scheduled to be built in as little as the next 10 years.
PCSO: 3 killed in head-on crash in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a head-on crash that claimed three lives Friday night.
‘It was a blessing’: Polk charity thrives during pandemic as it gives supplies, food to hundreds in need
A faith-based group recently handed out truckloads of free cleaning supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police investigating after Kentucky homicide suspect commits suicide at Lake Wales gas station
Police are investigating after a 54-year-old man killed himself at the Loves Travel Stop in Lake Wales on Sunday.
Body cam video captures crash that totaled Lake Wales police vehicle; Driver cited for texting and driving
Jose Antonio Cuevas, of Fort Myers, was cited for careless driving and texting and driving after police say he crashed into a Lake Wales police cruiser Tuesday night.
With a skill for bocce, Lake Wales local will represent Polk County in 2022 Special Olympics
A Lakes Wales athlete has made it to the top of his sport. Joseph Lundsford loves bocce, and was just chosen to play at the USA Games sponsored by the Special Olympics.
Woman suffers critical injuries after being beaten by man with violent criminal history, police say
A woman is in critical condition after police say she was violently beaten by Charles Aaron Armstrong Jr., 39, of Lake Wales early Saturday morning.