Jan 2, 2025 · A proposed toll expressway linking Lake Wales to US 17-92 and indirectly to metro Orlando was the subject of a public presentation that brought plenty of critical questions and skepticism from the public but support from major land owners and development interests.

Jan 8, 2025 · The city's sparkling reimagining of the downtown area, known as Lake Wales Connected, is attracting new investment in the form of two new restaurants, both in an extensively-remodeled building just across from the US Post Office.. The Thirsty Dragon will open in a matter of weeks at 126 North First Street. Co-owner Howard Davies cited the reconstruction effort as part of the inspiration for ...

9 hours ago · The Lake Wales High School Highlanders' soccer squad will host the Class 4-A District 2 Championship game against Middleton Thursday night at Legion Field in Lake Wales, hoping for their first district title since 2017. "It's gonna' be a big game," said Highlanders Varsity Assistant Head Coach Mehki Williams. The Orange and Black earned a first-rou...

4 days ago · LakeWalesNews.net archives search page. Eleven More Lake Wales City Streets to be Resurfaced in Coming Days Special to the News | Updated Jan 6, 2025. Drivers using city streets around Lake Wales have likely noticed improvements to area streets as a six-year program of resurfacing continues.

Jan 19, 2025 · The Central Polk Parkway East is proposed to run from SR 60 on the west side of Lake Wales to connect to 17-92. A planned Poinciana Connector segment will link 17-92 directly to I-4. The route is seen as a way to alleviate traffic on the crowded, six-lane US 27 corridor.

Jan 8, 2025 · CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect that the Lake Wales Fire Department was not involved in fighting this residential fire which took place outside city limits. A raging fire that sent flames leaping dozens of feet into the air and alarmed many area residents destroyed a Lake Wales residence shortly after 5:30 Monday afternoon. The e...

Jan 15, 2025 · LakeWalesNews.net archives search page. Terry Louise Williamson,1954-2024 News Obituary Service | Updated Nov 20, 2024. Terry Louise Williamson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her residence.

Dec 8, 2021 · Mona Jean Vorous, 1931-2024 News Obituary Service | Updated Jan 1, 2025. Mona Jean Vorous of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 23, 1931 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late George and Florence Cochran; she moved to Lake Wales in 1961.

Jan 7, 2025 · Drivers using city streets around Lake Wales have likely noticed improvements to area streets as a six-year program of resurfacing continues. The aggressive effort to catch up on deferred maintenance began in 2021 and has resulted in miles of smoother new surfaces under the city's Pavement Management Program. Portions of 12 roadways were resurfaced...

Oct 23, 2024 · The News Recommends: Carol Gillespie for Seat 4 on Lake Wales City Commission News Editorial Board | Updated Mar 26, 2024. Lake Wales voters will have significant choices to make in two races for the Lake Wales City Commission on April 2, choosing from among candidates who offer sharp differences in their approaches to governing and attitudes toward the challenges confronting the city.