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Lake Wales News

Local news for Lake Wales, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

6 hrs ago | The Ledger

Sheriff's Office Copter Makes Hard Landing

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE crime scene investigators document the site where a Sheriff's Office helicopter crashed Thursday at Lake Wales Airport. via The Ledger

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Wednesday May 14 | The Ledger

Text Msgs to Girl Ended With Cop's Arrest

“Any evidence of misconduct will result in certain disciplinary action.”

It was text messages on cellular telephones that led to the filing of sex-related charges against a Lake Wales police officer who had been the coordinator of a department cadet program involving high school ... via The Ledger

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL, Lakeland Metro, Winter Haven, FL, Education Etc.

Wednesday May 7 | www.dailyridge.com | Posted by jetfightermain99

Chalet Suzanne hires Chef Patrick Rene Schaefer

Lake Wales Chalet Suzanne restaurant, celebrating its 78th year of operation, is proud to announce the hiring of executive Chef Patrick Rene Schaefer.

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Related Topix: Orlando, FL, Life, Food, Dining, Dining

Tuesday May 6 | www.dailyridge.com | Posted by jetfightermain99

Hillcrest Students Give Soldier/Coach Hero's Send Off

Red, white and blue were the colors of the afternoon at Hillcrest Elementary. A special surprise send off was been scheduled for one of Hillcrest's finest. Coach Selina Strong is a Physical Education coach at Hillcrest, but she is also a soldier in the United States military. This past Friday was Selina's last day as coach Strong, because for the next year she will be Sergeant Strong in Iraq.

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Sunday May 4 | The Ledger

Lake Wales Man Dies After Motorcycle Is Hit by Truck

A Lake Wales man died Thursday from injuries he suffered when his motorcycle was hit by a truck, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. via The Ledger

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Wednesday Apr 30 | Naples Daily News

State budget to set aside $2M for citrus industry

“This appropriation is very important to the Florida citrus industry at a time when research may determine our future”

State budget to set aside $2M for citrus industry By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF 5:39 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 The Florida citrus industry expects to receive $2 million from the state's 2008-09 budget to help ... via Naples Daily News

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Tuesday Apr 29 | The Miami Herald

South Florida taxpayers give more, get less back

It's just about enough money to buy a retractable-roof baseball stadium. Or thousands of units of affordable housing. via The Miami Herald

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Sunday Apr 27 | News Chief

Academy to build sensory garden

Students at Our Children's Academy in Lake Wales will get a new outdoor science and sensory garden. via News Chief

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Related Topix: Haines City, FL

Friday Apr 25 | News Chief

Changes surround LWPD

“Traffic in the agency here has been something that's been very special”

With the city facing an expected reduction in taxpayer revenue, the Lake Wales Police Department recently had to eliminate programs and go through a restructuring process. via News Chief

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Thursday Apr 24 | The Ledger

Dive Center Earns High Marks for Deep Pursuits

“But I couldn't get through taking the mask off and putting it on. Ken will sit with you and get you calmed down for as long as it takes. "And Annie is an inspiration. She is so petite, and if she can carry that heavy equipment, so can I”

What Florida has to offer on dry land draws travelers here every year. But another landscape, under the water, offers another world to explore. via The Ledger

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Related Topix: Polk County, FL

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Lake Wales, Florida is located in Polk County and is part of the Lakeland Metro Area. Zip codes in Lake Wales include 33853, 33898, and 33859.