2 skydivers injured after hard landing in Lake Wales: Police
Two skydivers were injured after making a hard landing in Lake Wales on Monday afternoon, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Lakes Wales to begin looking for new police chief amid nepotism, transparency concerns: Memo
The chief of the Lake Wales Police Department has been suspended for three days and put on notice that the city will begin looking for someone to fill his position in April after a human resources investigation revealed the appearance of nepotism within the department and the perception of lack of transparency.
Lake Wales city officials aim to redevelop historic hotel after lawsuit win
The City of Lake Wales is on track to owning a historic hotel in downtown once again.
Arrest made year after deadly Lake Wales crash
Lake Wales police have made an arrest in a deadly crash that happened on Feb. 25, 2023.
Lake Wales physical therapist arrested for secretly recording changing room in his office
A physical therapist in Lake Wales has been arrested and charged with video voyeurism of a juvenile after police say he was secretly recording a changing room within his office.
Lake Wales physician makes 1st court appearance after arrest for secretly recording juvenile in office
A physician in Lake Wales who was arrested for secretly recording a juvenile in a changing room within his office made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Polk County looking at potentially protecting Lake Wales property for endangered species
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
Man killed in crash involving semi truck in Lake Wales: PCSO
A Highlands County man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday night in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Tire Kingdom employee in Lake Wales charged with identity theft: Police
Lake Wales police say they started an investigation after a Tire Kingdom customer suspected that an employee was using his credit card number.
Pinellas County elementary teacher arrested for DUI in Lake Wales: PCSO
A third-grade teacher from Pinellas County was arrested late Friday night for driving under the influence in Lake Wales, according to authorities.
Fatal Lake Wales crash under investigation: PCSO
One man was killed, and two other people were injured in a vehicle crash Sunday morning in Lake Wales.
One person killed in Lake Wales crash, police say
On Sunday afternoon one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to authorities.
Lake Wales offering residents new bus that improves quality of life
If you're in the historic core of Lake Wales, you'll likely see the "Lake Wales Circulator" on the move.
Faith in Action: Polk ministry helps adults with disabilities gain independence
After high school, adults with special needs don't always get the support they need to keep growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people with a disability is about twice as high as those with no disability.
Elementary school placed on heightened security after armed suspect flees in Lake Wales: Police
Polk Avenue Elementary School was placed on heightened security after police believed an armed suspect was near the school on Wednesday, according to officials.
Tampa woman arrested after stealing $6k necklace at Lake Wales jewelry store: Police
A woman walked into a Lake Wales Kay Jewelers, asked to see a 10k gold necklace and stole it, according to officials.
Man helping two injured in separate crash killed by hit-and-run driver in Lake Wales: Polk sheriff
One person has died, and two others were injured in a crash in Lake Wales Monday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Driver taken to hospital after crash involving two semi-trucks in Lake Wales: PCSO
A semi-truck driver was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening after a fiery crash on SR 60 near Lake Wales Road in Polk County, deputies said.
Father accused in son’s brutal murder gives fake name during first court appearance, held without bond
The father accused of brutally murdering his own 16-year-old son in Polk County faced a judge Tuesday afternoon, and things took a bizarre turn.
Grady Judd: Father arrested in ‘horrific’ murder of 16-year-old son in Polk County
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.