Lake Wales Envisioned contains much more than the concept of the Big Green Network. The guidebook focuses on four areas: economy, green, neighborhoods and mobility. The “economy” section, for example, ...

Lake Wales will not seek a new police chief after all. A week after announcing the planned firing of Chief Chris Velasquez, Lake Wales City Manager James Slaton announced at Tuesday night’s City ...

The City of Lake Wales is seeking developers to restore the historic Walesbilt Hotel. Developers have until July 18 to submit qualifications, with a final contract award expected by December. A ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The city of Lake Wales is taking decisive action to reclaim its historic Walesbilt Hotel, voting to buy back the long-vacant landmark for $450,000 in a move city leaders hope will ...

Lake Wales, Florida, recently completed renovations on Park Avenue and Market Plaza to revitalize its downtown area. The project, inspired by a 1931 city plan, features a pedestrian-friendly design ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The removal of Lake Wales' LGBTQ Pride Month proclamation was a hot topic at a Tuesday night city commission meeting. In previous years, the Lake Wales City Commission has regularly ...

Lake Wales has added a western appendage as leaders welcome the prospect of only the second master-planned community in the city. The City Commission last month voted to annex 558 acres west of U.S.

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lake Wales City Commission approved a signed agreement Tuesday evening that will return ownership of the historic Dixie Walesbilt Hotel to the city. The hotel, which ...

A new plan for the city of Lake Wales seeks to control development and conserve the environment. Lake Wales city commissioners voted unanimously to approve the plan at an Oct. 17 meeting. For ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — A new entertainment district in Lake Wales will allow customers to take alcoholic drinks purchased at businesses outside. The move comes as the city of Lake Wales continues ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The city of Lake Wales is putting $5 million into rebuilding the downtown district. “Several restaurants in this downtown area received grant money to help them expand," said Karen ...