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GOLD HILL — Early morning’s light had yet to crest the hills one late May morning when Chris Hacker cast a chartreuse bead into the salmon-loving waters of the Rogue River’s Hayes Falls. The line stop...
The largest single development project in Lake Wales history has taken the first small step to becoming a reality. Winter Haven Corporation has revealed plans to develop 1,800 acres of vacant land south of Thompson Nursery Road. The company hopes to master plan all 1,800 acres at once, company officials…
Purchase of YMCA building, facilities is one step closer The sale of the Burns Avenue YMCA to the City of Lake Wales is one step closer to reality. Commissioners approved a loan proposal from CenterState Bank totaling $900,000 at their regular meeting of Dec. 3, and will vote on a…
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,…
Virginia drivers of gas cars could soon be fined for parking in electric vehicle spots thanks to a bill in the Virginia legislature.