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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Census Bureau names Lake Wales Florida's population center
A city in Polk County has been named Florida's population center – the heart of the state – by the U.S. Census Bureau. The designation is the result of a geographic population calculation done by the agency every decade to summarize population shifts across the country.
A city in Polk County has been named Florida's population center – the heart of the state – by the U.S. Census Bureau. The designation is the result of a geographic population calculation done by the agency every decade to summarize population shifts across the country.
6,000-home development will double population of 'small town' Lake Wales
Lake Wales is getting bigger – much bigger. The population is expected to double because of a new development project.
Lake Wales is getting bigger – much bigger. The population is expected to double because of a new development project.
Police arrest sex predator accused of exposing himself, crashing into patrol car while fleeing from officers
Leroy Towns, 61, a registered sexual predator with a criminal history, was arrested Thursday afternoon after allegedly exposing himself and then crashing into a police vehicle while trying to flee from officers.
Leroy Towns, 61, a registered sexual predator with a criminal history, was arrested Thursday afternoon after allegedly exposing himself and then crashing into a police vehicle while trying to flee from officers.
Life-changing event leads former corrections officer to help others
When Michelle Threatt left law enforcement following an incident with an inmate, she pursued her passion, bought a food truck and feeds her Lake Wales neighborhood for free every Wednesday.
When Michelle Threatt left law enforcement following an incident with an inmate, she pursued her passion, bought a food truck and feeds her Lake Wales neighborhood for free every Wednesday.
DeSantis suspends Lake Wales city commissioner who threatened child with gun
Governor Desantis signed an executive order that suspends the Lake Wales City Commissioner from her office until she's been acquitted of aggravated assault.
Governor Desantis signed an executive order that suspends the Lake Wales City Commissioner from her office until she's been acquitted of aggravated assault.
'Armed and dangerous' Sebring man wanted in deadly Father's Day shooting in Lake Wales
Lake Wales police are searching for a man they say shot a Bradenton man six times on Father's Day.
Lake Wales police are searching for a man they say shot a Bradenton man six times on Father's Day.
'I'll bury you': Lake Wales city commissioner arrested after threatening 11-year-old with gun, sheriff says
A city commissioner in Lake Wales was arrested for allegedly threatening an 11-year-old with a gun. "She said, ‘I didn’t say I was going to bury him alive, I just said I was going to bury him,’" Sheriff Grady Judd explained.
A city commissioner in Lake Wales was arrested for allegedly threatening an 11-year-old with a gun. "She said, ‘I didn’t say I was going to bury him alive, I just said I was going to bury him,’" Sheriff Grady Judd explained.