The Lake Wales Police Department achieved its certificate of accreditation on Thursday, June 29 from The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. Read on...
Don't be left out. Republic Services' trucks use mechanical arms to pick up the waste and recycling containers. Residents should follow these guidelines to ensure garbage is collected by Republic Services' automated collection trucks. Read on...
Earlier this month, City Commission proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day. Ms. Dorothy Scott Wilson accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Dr. Joseph A Wiltshire Scholarship Foundation Inc. Read on...
Earlier this month, City Commission proclaimed June 6 as Jordan Tipton Recognition Day, for his bravery and quick response as a Lake Wales Fire Department firefighter and paramedic. Read on...
This week, Sergeant Cory Bowling and K-9 Officer Ted Sealey with the Lakeland Police Department’s K-9 Unit were presented with the Lake Wales Police Department’s Distinguished Service Award. Read on...
One of the initial aspirations for Lake Wales Envisioned is to “make traditional neighborhoods with walkable, connected streets that create a high-quality public realm the norm”. Read on...
The Work-in-Progress Review was the conclusion of the Lake Wales Envisioned charrette; a long-range, pivotal planning effort that will chart the course for the future of Lake Wales and its utility service area. Read on...
Bok Tower Gardens might still be a sand hill, if not for the contributions of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., the most distinguished landscape architect of his time. Read on...
City residents and City utility customers in unincorporated Polk County may refer to the following irrigation schedule and restrictions (regardless of water source): Read on...
Need assistance with a federal agency? Join us on Thursday, April 13th, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the Lake Wales District Office for a Mobile Office Hours outreach event. Read on...
Performances in historic Chitlin' Circuit venues, like The Quarters in northwest Lake Wales, nurtured Black artists and contributed to new genres of music. Read on...
Lake Wales Envisioned is a big-picture, city-wide plan that will guide growth and conservation throughout Lake Wales and its surrounding utility service area. Read on...
City staff and new homeowners celebrated the completion of new affordable houses on A Street in the northwest neighborhood. The latest round of houses is through a partnership with nonprofit, Keystone Challenge Fund. Read on...
Join us on Saturday, April 1 to learn superior time management skills. The event is set to take place at the James P Austin Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Read on...
Mark your calendars! April will be here before we know it and you won’t want to miss the many opportunities to share your input and ideas during the Lake Wales Envisioned Charrette from April 14th-to 20th! Read on...
The Florida Department of Transportation’s contractor will close portions of the ramps at the US 27 and SR 60 intersection to place concrete pavement. Read on...
Large dumpsters will be at two locations: James P. Austin Community Center on MLK Blvd. and City’s CSX building located at the corner of Seminole Avenue and Scenic Highway. Read on...
Select roads will be closed during the 2023 Mardi Gras Parade. Note: Parked cars in the downtown area need to be removed from Park Ave., Stuart Ave. and Central Ave. by 1:00 to avoid being blocked in. Read on...
Select city utility customers may experience temporary water service interruptions in the following areas: Carlsberg Estates, Dinner Lake and Brookshire. Contractors are expediting a repair. Read on...
Seniors interested in service are encouraged to apply. Application: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5776/Legacy-Housing-Application-and-Program-Details Read on...
The meeting will take place in the Tourist Club building at Crystal Lake Park on February 1 at 5:30 p.m. Address: 305 N 5th Street, Lake Wales, FL 33853. Read on...
This free event is scheduled to kick off on Monday, January 16 at 3 p.m. Parade route: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5755/2023-MLK-Parade-application-packet Read on...
Lake Wales is the first municipality in Polk County to require all new construction to achieve Florida Water Star certification through a formal third-party inspection. Read on...
Mayor Jack Hilligoss presented Ms. Allen with a proclamation, recognizing her for 24 years of public service and her commitment to the people of Lake Wales. Read on...
More than 50 children got an extra special Christmas, the chance to shop and pick out Christmas gifts with Lake Wales Police officers and volunteers from the Police Officers Association (POA). Read on...
Park Avenue between Scenic Highway and Wetmore Street is geared to become a desirable street to explore a variety of eateries and retail shops. Read on...
Excessive trimming may result in a topped tree. The topping wounds or freshly cut areas may attract insects and tree disease, leading to decay. Read on...
The City of Lake Wales has a self-service online resource to process lien search requests. For more information, visit: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/954/5986/Lien-Search-Request Read on...
Ensure the debris is away from storm inlets and utilities, such as water meters and cable boxes. Crews cannot see what lies beneath piles of yard debris. Read on...
Learn energy saving tips that may save you money on your energy bill. Join us at a free event on Saturday, October 29 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the James P. Austin Center. Read on...
We appreciate everyone’s patience as Republic Services, the city’s waste collection provider continues collecting waste and debris left behind by Hurricane Ian. Read on...
Please use caution while traveling through this area. The closure is positioned between two steep hills. Florida Department of Transportation is assessing the roadway. Read on...
Crews will be working on the enhancements to the northwest watermain. Local residents may access the street from Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Avenue. Read on...
The purpose of the Land Use Study is to provide an assessment of the utility service area surrounding Lake Wales (land in unincorporated Polk County beyond Lake Wales City limits) for... Read on. Read on...
On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move across central Florida tonight and Thursday morning and emerge over the western Atlantic by late Thursday. Read on...
Alert Polk is a great resource that communicates emergency notifications, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, mandatory evacuations, boil water orders, gas leaks, sexual predator, relocation notices and critical law enforcement notifications. Read on...
Hurricane Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 10 mph. This general motion with a reduction in forward speed is forecast today, followed by a turn toward the north on Thursday. Read on...
Republic Services will suspend waste and recycling services on Wednesday, September 28 through Thursday, September 29 due to Hurricane Ian. City staff recommends securing trash and recycling containers. These items may become a projectile during a storm. Read on...
Step #1: Stop by Lake Wales Fire Department to pick up 10 free empty sandbags. Step #2: Head to the sand pile at Lake Wailes Park to fill your sandbags. You must bring your own shovel. First come, first serve basis. Read on...
Temporary millings will be placed on the ramp to allow traffic to utilize the ramp. Once the weather event has passed, Ramp A will be closed to allow workers to continue construction in the area. Read on...
Ian is forecast to approach the west coast of Florida as a dangerous major hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Read on...
The center of Hurricane Ian was located near latitude 20.3 North, longitude 83.2 West. Ian is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). Read on...
Yard debris may become projectiles during the storm. Please do not cut back trees or do major yard work prior to the hurricane; it's a burden on the collection company. Read on...
The center of Hurricane Ian was located near latitude 18.7 North, longitude 82.4 West. Ian is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph. A turn toward the north-northwest is expected...Read on. Read on...
The center of Tropical Storm Ian was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 80.3 West. Ian is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph. Read on... Read on...
The center of Tropical Storm Ian was located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 79.4 West. Ian is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the northwest at a similar forward speed is expected...Read on. Read on...
Step #1: Stop by Lake Wales Fire Department to pick up 10 free empty sandbags. Step #2: Head to the sand pile at Lake Wailes Park to fill your sandbags. You must bring your own shovel. Read on...
Portions of First Street and Central Avenue will be closed Thursday, September 29 starting at 5 P.M. for the Lake Wales High School Homecoming Parade. Read on...
City Staff and members of the community celebrated the groundbreaking of two additional houses that are part of the affordable housing program facilitated by the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Read on...
Beginning Friday, September 16, at 11 p.m. through Monday, September 19, at 5 a.m., US 27 northbound will be closed at the SR 60 bridge and US 27 southbound at Central Avenue. Read on...
The Lake Wales Police Department, our law enforcement families, and the community will bid a final goodbye to K-9 Officer Max at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9 at HighPoint Church, 4025 N. Scenic Highway, Lake Wales. Read on...
Parks & Horticulture staff spent Friday morning planting five Japanese blueberry trees and four additional cathedral live oaks in Crystal Lake Park along Sessoms Ave. Read on...
Board members of the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved funding for a three-year grant agreement worth nearly $1 million for the creation of a small business incubator by the Florida Development Corporation (FDC). Read on...
The City of Lake Wales Commission authorized CHA Engineering to prepare construction plans to extend a larger water main from the water plant on Sessoms Avenue. Read on...
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing related
transactions because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial status. Read on... Read on...
Learn how to start, sustain and grow a business. Join us for the Community Redevelopment Agency Workshop on Saturday, May 21 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the J. P. Austin Community Center in Lake Wales. Read on...
The City of Lake Wales was awarded nearly $1.2 million to widen sidewalks and footpaths in the Northwest Neighborhood to increase the safety of pedestrians on designated walking spaces. Read on...
Starting Monday, May 16, motorists traveling on eastbound SR 60 will need to stay left just past Frontage Road to access the new roadway and travel over the newly constructed bridge. Read on...
The City of Lake Wales welcomes Joanna Abernathy as Deputy City Manager. Abernathy will be working alongside City Manager James Slaton overseeing various municipal operations. Read on...
The City of Lake Wales Commission approved a pilot program to start offering rentable self-service kayaks and paddleboards at Lake Wailes Park. Read on...
During the workshop, participants will learn how to start, sustain and grow a business. Complimentary breakfast and lunch is included for participants. Read on...
“The core neighborhoods of Lake Wales are meant to be inspiring beautiful places," said Victor Dover, Founding Principal of Dover Kohl and Partners. Read on...
Students, faculty and staff at Warner University and members of the Lake Wales Care Center provided community services to many organizations. Read on...
When Lake Wales gathers on April 30 to celebrate the life, legacy and work of Frederick Olmsted Sr., local residents will be paying homage to more than just the famed landscape architect whose influence is still very much alive in the city today. Read on...
Third Street will be closed permanently to vehicle traffic starting Wednesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. for the construction of the Park Avenue Connector Trail. ...Read on. Read on...
Third Street will be closed between E. Crystal Ave. and E. Park Ave. starting Monday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cypress Garden Lane and Scenic Highway may be used as alternate routes. Read on...
The City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plans to waive certain development fees and offer qualified homebuyers down payment assistance. Read on...
Applications for service are due on or before April 27 by 5 p.m. Eligible seniors may submit their applications to dstarling@lakewalesfl.gov. Read on...
The City plans to use the grant to install a five-foot safety fence along both sides of the existing railroad tracks and add three cathedral live oaks and three canary island date palms. Read on...
So how did it come to be that the firm responsible for creating New York City’s Central Park and for designing the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. play such a vital role in the planning – and now future – of Lake Wales? Read on...
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development celebrated the grand opening of Wales Pointe Restaurant and Bar located at 207 East Park Avenue in the historic downtown district. Read on...
Central Avenue at US 27 will be closed for three weeks starting March 21.
US 27 will continue to have two lanes of traffic northbound and southbound. Read on...
In collaboration with Central Health Care, United Way of Central Florida and the George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative, citizens may receive, twice a month, one week’s worth of food. Read on...
The City of Lake Wales Commission authorized funding for a land use study agreement to evaluate land in the city’s designated utility service area surrounding Lake Wales in unincorporated Polk County. Read on...
Having delivered close to 2,500 babies in Lake Wales, Dr. Joseph Ashby Wiltshire helped make a lot of people smile. He was the first black doctor to open a private medical practice in Lake Wales in 1948. Read on... Read on...
Experience the 37th annual Lake Wales Mardi Gras Festival and Parade on February 25 - 26, 2022. Details include map of parade and traffic detour map. Read on...
Part of the program included a proclamation by Mayor Fultz remembering Reverend William John Henry Black who was a founder of the Lake Wales Chapter of the NAACP in 1934. Read on...
A new fuel farm is becoming a reality at the Lake Wales Municipal Airport. City commission authorized a public transportation grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. Read on...
The City of Lake Wales is pleased to announce the candidates for the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, April 5 for Mayor Seat 1, At-Large and Commissioner Seat 4, District 27. Read on...
The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) added more housing to the historic Northwest Neighborhood completing Keystone Challenge Fund Phase Two of the city’s affordable housing program. Read on...
The Park Avenue Connector Trail is the city’s first step in establishing a network of trails linking residents to parks and area establishments. Read on...
Jordan Colon, a student at Victory Ridge Academy in Lake Wales got a big surprise when City of Lake Wales police officers presented him with a Kaye Dynamic Stander, a multi-positional standing aid with 360 degrees of movement. Read on...
Lake Wales, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2022) – The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) provides homes to new residents in the Northwest Neighborhood, as part of phase one of the affordable housing initiative. Read on...
The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is actively seeking a talented, experienced and original artist to paint one of our underpasses. Read on...
Starting Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, a portion of the intersection of SR 17 at Mountain Lake Cutoff Road will be closed to install a new traffic signal. Visual map of detours available. Read on...
It is the goal of the City of Lake Wales to ensure that the services we provide are as accessible for individuals with disabilities as they are for individuals without disabilities. The City of Lake Wales is working diligently to ensure our electronic documents, forms, and web page content meet or exceed the WCAG 2. 0 Level AA and federally mandated accessibility standards. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the City Clerk at records@lakewalesfl.gov.
