City of Lake Wales Press Release The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency has agreed to sell a parcel of land at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and B Street on which developers have proposed a mixed-use building that includes both commercial and residential space. After the city issued a request…
Nearly 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Spoke At Lake Wales Veteran’s Day Lunch by James Coulter Julien McCall will be turning 100 years old soon. He is a retired Captain who served in World War II. While he was honored to have served his country during the war, he knows full well the horrors such…
LAKE WALES – City commissioners approved a mandatory face coverings ordinance Tuesday night, but amended the local law to remove enforcement burdens placed on local businesses. The commission vote was 3-2 with Mayor Eugene Fultz, Robin Gibson and Terrye Howell in favor of the measure. Commissioners Curtis Gibson and Al…
Lake Wales Care Center had a much anticipated celebration on Monday night. The community gathered, cookies were eaten and smiles were glowing as a staff took a big breath of fresh air and cut the ribbon right down the middle. The new Park Avenue Thrift Store finally had its’ Grand…
AdventHealth Lake Wales Celebrates Ribbon Cutting by James Coulter Amber Shepherd was born and raised in Lake Wales. After attending the University of South Florida, she would travel out of state to attend medical school and receive medical training. She has since returned to her hometown and has brought along…