Lake Wales considering building BMX facility
The City of Lake Wales wants to dip its toe into the sports tourism market, beginning with a unique sport that currently lacks a dedicated facility in Central Florida.
The City of Lake Wales wants to dip its toe into the sports tourism market, beginning with a unique sport that currently lacks a dedicated facility in Central Florida.
City of Lake Wales to soon allow take-out alcohol in designated public zone downtown
For the first time in the City of Lake Wales, residents will be able to purchase take-out alcohol and enjoy it in designated public areas.
For the first time in the City of Lake Wales, residents will be able to purchase take-out alcohol and enjoy it in designated public areas.
Suspect arrested for firing multiple shots outside Lake Wales apartment complex: Police
A suspect is behind bars after firing multiple shots outside a Lake Wales apartment complex Tuesday evening.
A suspect is behind bars after firing multiple shots outside a Lake Wales apartment complex Tuesday evening.
Fire at Lake Wales home kills 10 dogs, 2 people hospitalized: PCFR
Ten dogs are dead after a fire broke out at a home in Lake Wales on Friday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Ten dogs are dead after a fire broke out at a home in Lake Wales on Friday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Suspect arrested months after Molotov cocktail attack on Lake Wales insurance business
Lake Wales police say they've arrested the man accused of vandalizing an insurance business earlier this year by throwing Molotov cocktails, firing a shot, and spray-painting "Civil War Trump."
Lake Wales police say they've arrested the man accused of vandalizing an insurance business earlier this year by throwing Molotov cocktails, firing a shot, and spray-painting "Civil War Trump."
Polk County man accused of stealing more than $130K worth of weed from cannabis dispensary
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
Lake Wales High School to use metal detectors for next school year
Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year.
Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year.
Free camp exposes music to over 100 kids each summer
Each summer for over a decade, around 100 kids and teens get exposed to music through a free camp from Sandy's MusicGirls.
Each summer for over a decade, around 100 kids and teens get exposed to music through a free camp from Sandy's MusicGirls.
Machete-wielding man dies after partner stabs him in self-defense, Lake Wales police say
Police in Lake Wales say a man attacked his longtime partner with a machete at an apartment complex on Thursday, leading her to stab him in self-defense, killing him.
Police in Lake Wales say a man attacked his longtime partner with a machete at an apartment complex on Thursday, leading her to stab him in self-defense, killing him.
Deadly stabbing under investigation in Lake Wales
One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a stabbing in Lake Wales on Thursday afternoon.
One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a stabbing in Lake Wales on Thursday afternoon.
Lake Wales community steps up to help 11-year-old boy who was robbed selling candy for school fundraiser
After word spread that an 11-year-old boy was robbed in downtown Lake Wales while selling candy for a school fundraiser, local business owners turned the traumatic situation into one of selflessness and kindness.
After word spread that an 11-year-old boy was robbed in downtown Lake Wales while selling candy for a school fundraiser, local business owners turned the traumatic situation into one of selflessness and kindness.
11-year-old robbed of fundraising money while selling chocolate in Lake Wales: LWPD
An 11-year-old selling chocolate for a school fundraiser was robbed of $107 in downtown Lake Wales on April 25, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
An 11-year-old selling chocolate for a school fundraiser was robbed of $107 in downtown Lake Wales on April 25, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
History of Lake Wales showcased in art exhibit
An exhibition by the Lakes Wales Arts Council, "How The Arts Shaped Lakes Wales", uses art to tell the history of the city’s growth over the past 50 years.
An exhibition by the Lakes Wales Arts Council, "How The Arts Shaped Lakes Wales", uses art to tell the history of the city’s growth over the past 50 years.
Grady Judd: Man with knife who wanted to be shot, killed by deputy in Lake Wales
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Lake Wales police release images of suspect's vehicle in Molotov cocktail attack on insurance business
The Lake Wales Police Department have released surveillance video and photos of a vehicle they believe belongs to the suspect who vandalized an insurance business.
The Lake Wales Police Department have released surveillance video and photos of a vehicle they believe belongs to the suspect who vandalized an insurance business.
Lake Wales insurance business vandalized with spray paint, molotov cocktails
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for a suspect who threw Molotov cocktails into an insurance business.
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for a suspect who threw Molotov cocktails into an insurance business.
Polk County breaks ground on new water production facility to meet future water demand
Polk County broke ground Wednesday on a new water production facility to meet future water demand.
Polk County broke ground Wednesday on a new water production facility to meet future water demand.
Lake Wales woman arrested after allegedly stabbing 71-year-old man: LWPD
A Lake Wales woman has been arrested after police say she stabbed a 71-year-old man in the chest on Saturday morning.
A Lake Wales woman has been arrested after police say she stabbed a 71-year-old man in the chest on Saturday morning.
Lakes Wales man arrested for stabbing victim over $4 used to buy crack cocaine: Police
A Lake Wales man was arrested for stabbing someone over $4 used to buy crack cocaine, according to police.
A Lake Wales man was arrested for stabbing someone over $4 used to buy crack cocaine, according to police.
Lake Wales man arrested for the 24th time, suspected of robbery
A Lake Wales man who has been arrested 23 times was taken into custody again on Friday, according to Lake Wales Police.
A Lake Wales man who has been arrested 23 times was taken into custody again on Friday, according to Lake Wales Police.