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.
PCSO investigating apparent double murder-suicide in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
Lake Wales murder suspect found dead in ‘retaliatory’ shooting, police say
Law enforcement officers in Polk County are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Lake Wales Sunday night.
Lake Wales High School football coach arrested after pointing gun at another driver, deputies say
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
Operation ‘special toppings’ nabs 2 pizza parlor employees accused of using restaurant to make drug deals
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Investigators search for thief that stole money safe, defibrillator from Lake Wales Little League
Police said a thief broke into two concession stands at Lake Wales Little League, and now, they're trying to find them.
Florida reinstates Lake Wales city commissioner after jury acquittal
In October, a jury found Kristen Tieshia Fitzgerald not guilty in a jury trial after she was accused of threatening a boy with a gun. Fitzgerald was a Lake Wales commissioner at the time of her arrest.
Police: 2 killed after Haines City driver runs red light, collides with Florida's Natural semi-truck
Two passengers were killed in a Lake Wales crash involving a semi-truck and a red-light runner, according to police.
Family, loved ones left picking up the pieces after mother, three children shot to death in Lake Wales
The shock and disbelief continues in Lake Wales after a mother and her three children were shot to death Tuesday by the woman's boyfriend.
Man accused of murdering Lake Wales mother and her 3 kids shot, killed by officers at Florida motel
The man accused of murdering a Lake Wales mother and her three children was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer at a motel north of Orlando on Wednesday, according to police.
Bok Towers changes tune this weekend with Taylor Swift music
The Bok Tower Gardens will be playing eight songs from the music superstar – a change from the traditional scores coming from the Florida landmark.
Lake Wales flea market vendors left with damages after severe storms
Winter Haven and Lake Wales were battered by high winds, heavy rain and hail Wednesday evening – causing scattered storm damage.
Polk County man shoots, kills stepson before turning gun on himself following hostage situation, police say
A man and his 19-year-old stepson are dead following a hostage situation early Monday morning in Lake Wales.
'I can't even imagine': Changes coming after Lake Wales teen struck, killed while waiting for school bus
Changes are coming to Lake Wales following the death of a 13-year-old who was waiting for the school bus last week.