Lake Wales Police Press Release Lake Wales Police arrested Charles Young Jr., Chief Financial Officer of Florida Development Corporation (FDC) at his home in Hillsborough County Friday morning following a lengthy investigation into alleged financial crimes. He was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail on a warrant for grand theft of more than $100,000 and for obtaining more than $50,000 in property through fraud, both 1st degree felonies. He is currently held without bond while…
As Polk County's population grows, the amount of land available for wildlife gets smaller and smaller. But now, the county is looking to conserve a property in Lake Wales that's home to endangered species.
This Local Woman Went to the Lake Wales Christmas Parade. She Left with An Engagement Ring. by James Coulter Makayla Lisk set up her chair alongside Central Avenue in Downtown Lake Wales on Saturday evening. She expected to watch the annual Christmas parade. She did not expect her…
By James Coulter To better comply with its second Community Development District (CDD) in Winter Haven, Lak Ashton has petitioned the City of Lake Wales to amend its boundaries by removing 16.78 acres from its property. During their regular meeting on Monday evening, Lake Wales City Commissioners voted unanimously to…