Lake Wales un­der­going a huge re­de­vel­opment BY Jeff Van Sant Polk County UPDATED 7:30 AM ET Oct. 17, 2023 ...

Lake Wales has approved an agreement that will return ownership of the historic Walesbilt Hotel to the city. The Lake Wales City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency Board both voted 5-0 ...

In 2010, Lake Wales officials signed a redevelopment agreement with Brown for what was then called the Grand Hotel, a long-dormant building at 115 N. First St. The city had acquired the property ...

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Senior Lake Wales weightlifter Josh Canet (219) was a double champion, hitting a total of 600 in Olympic and 615 in Traditional. He hit a personal record in snatch with a 275.

The Lake Wales Ridge, which extends about 100 miles northwest from Highlands County to Marion County, is a relict dune system, reflecting a period some two million years ago when water covered the ...

Prairie Ridge's Seth Matson celebrates his goal with teammate, Prairie Ridge's Henry Knoll during Tuesday's Class 2A Grayslake Central Sectional semifinal against Crystal Lake Central. (Gregory Shaver ...

Lake Wales head coach Tavaris Johnson, who led the Highlanders to their only state championship in program history, said Purday is a “special player.” “I admire his humbleness,” Johnson said.

Lake Wales' Eagle Ridge Mall incentivizes small businesses to fill its storefronts As malls across the country shutter, the Property Manager of Eagle Ridge Mall said they've added 20 new stores in ...

The project will also evaluate stormwater runoff that's entering Lake Marion with little to no treatment, he said. The land purchase by Polk County will top $7.5 million with $80,000 for closing ...