The City of Lake Wales has regained ownership of the historic ... First St., dates to the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Known at times as the Hotel Grand, the Dixie Walesbilt, The Royal ...

The YMCA is returning to Lake Wales to address a perceived lack of early childhood programs. YMCA of West Central Florida and Polk County Public Schools are collaborating to provide Voluntary ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — An alligator attacked and killed a woman on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The attack occurred near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake ...

St. Anne Shrine east of Lake Wales Fl. Wednesday July 17 2024. Ernst Peters/The Ledger A moat, now dry, partly encircles the grotto. A footbridge crosses over the moat, constructed from pieces of ...

About 6,000 to 10,000 revelers gather in their boats on a lake in Florida for the boozy Boca Bash on the last Sunday of April each year. The party is an annual celebration on Lake Boca Raton ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Four Lake Wales High School students were on a college tour at Florida State University Thursday when an active shooter situation unfolded, officials confirmed.

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The city of Lake Wales is taking ... The Walesbilt Hotel, built in the 1920s during Florida’s land boom, was once a symbol of prosperity. However, after changing hands ...

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 ...

FLORIDA — The Florida men’s basketball team is playing for the NCAA Tournament National Championship tonight against the Houston Cougars. Gators point guard Walter Clayton, Jr. (Lake Wales, Fla.