Lake Wales is a city in Polk County, Florida, with a population of approximately 16,361.
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1 dead, 1 injured after Corvette crashes into water in Lake Wales
1 dead, 1 injured after Corvette crashes into water in Lake Wales WFLA
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NewsMAR 17, 2026
Polk County Board of Commissioners approve revised sand mine project in Lake Wales
Polk County Board of Commissioners approve revised sand mine project in Lake Wales FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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NewsMAR 03, 2026
Lake Wales Little League vows to rebuild trust after police arrest former board members for grand theft
Lake Wales Little League vows to rebuild trust after police arrest former board members for grand theft FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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