Mayor Eugene Fultz News Today

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…

Frostproof Fire Chief Presented Citizen Life Saving Award By City of Lake Wales for Saving a Truck Driver's Life by James Coulter The Frostproof Fire Chief was presented an award by the City of Lake Wales saving the life of a driver. On Tuesday evening, during the city's monthly commission…

Lake Wales Community Comes Together To Give Feedback On Improving Their Town by James Coulter Providing affordable housing, small business opportunities, accessible pedestrian traffic, and better connectivity between the downtown and northwest redevelopment areas were some of the ideas provided by Lake Wales residents to help improve their city during…

James M Weaver Named Lake Wales Citizen Of The Year by James Coulter A local attorney whose law office has been serving the community for more than 40 years was recently honored for his service by being named this year's Lake Wales Citizen of the Year. James M. Weaver, PA…

Lake Wales Steelers Celebrate First Home Game of the Season by James Coulter After nearly a year of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Lake Wales Youth Football League made their epic comeback last Saturday during their first home game of the season. The Lake Wales Steelers competed against the Frostproof…

  Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Lake Wales continues to function as close to normal as possible, Emergency Operations Director Joe Jenkins said Tuesday night. Jenkins, also the city's fire chief, updated Lake Wales leaders on the latest measures and precautions being taken in light of the national health emergency,…

Frostproof Fire Chief Presented Citizen Life Saving Award By City of Lake Wales for Saving a Truck Driver's Life by James Coulter The Frostproof Fire Chief was presented an award by the City of Lake Wales saving the life of a driver. On Tuesday evening, during the city's monthly commission…

Lake Wales Community Comes Together To Give Feedback On Improving Their Town by James Coulter Providing affordable housing, small business opportunities, accessible pedestrian traffic, and better connectivity between the downtown and northwest redevelopment areas were some of the ideas provided by Lake Wales residents to help improve their city during…

  Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Lake Wales continues to function as close to normal as possible, Emergency Operations Director Joe Jenkins said Tuesday night. Jenkins, also the city's fire chief, updated Lake Wales leaders on the latest measures and precautions being taken in light of the national health emergency,…