Polk County father accused of leaving 3-year-old in hot car while grocery shopping
A Frostproof father was arrested on Friday after officials said he left his 3-year-old boy in a hot car in a grocery store parking lot in Lake Wales.
Lake Wales business owners concerned about ongoing Park Avenue construction project
Some business owners are concerned about an ongoing construction project in downtown Lake Wales' historic core.
Non-profit that helps people with special needs at risk of closing over lack of funding
A nonprofit in Polk County is at risk of closing its doors because of a lack of financial support.
Baby critically injured after ‘crazy woman’ intentionally runs him and a man over: Grady Judd
A man and a baby are recovering, and a woman accused of intentionally running them over is behind bars.
Lake Wales man shot, killed over dispute between high school classmates: PCSO
A Lake Wales man was shot and killed after he and at least three others confronted a man he went to high school with on Tuesday night, according to authorities.
1 killed, 2 injured after car collides with dump truck in Lake Wales
One person was killed, and two others were injured after a dump truck collided with a car in Lake Wales on Tuesday.
'The Squeeze' shuttle service launches in downtown Lake Wales
There's a new free and convenient way of getting around downtown Lake Wales for visitors and local professionals.
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.