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Articles from the March 8, 2023 edition


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  • Winners of LakeWalesNews.net Treasure Hunt Game Celebrate Their Detective Skills

    News Staff reports|Updated Mar 8, 2023

    Several happy amateur detectives are celebrating their wins in the Lake Wales News Treasure Hunt game after finding the prize claim forms at area businesses. Charmaine Walker, Bridget Nicole, Thomas Dunn, Juanita Zwarczuk, Hattie Johnson, Amy Mincet and Cristina Carver collected prize packages sharing $1000 worth of gift certificates, event passes, and prize items. Sponsors including Melanie's Seafood Company, Dyer Chevrolet, Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Maggie Mae's...

  • City Commission Meets "in the Shade" to Discuss Possible Settlement Terms for Walesbilt Hotel Lawsuit

    Robert Connors, Managing Editor|Updated Mar 8, 2023

    A recent private meeting, held out of the reach of Florida's "Sunshine Law," allowed city commissioners and their legal counsel to discuss the ongoing mediation in their lawsuit seeking title to the Walesbilt Hotel. The Florida law permits such meetings only in the case of such matters which would otherwise reveal the city's negotiating position. The long-festering issue of needed restoration of the eleven-story structure, which dominates views of the city, came to a head just...

  • Robert Clifton Hannan, 1932-2023

    New Obituary Services|Updated Mar 8, 2023

    Robert Clifton Hannan of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to the late Lyle and Thelma Hannan; he moved to Lake Wales from his hometown in 1963. Robert was a retired teacher for Babson Park Elementary. He was previously a minister at First Christian Church of Lake Wales and Babson Park Christian Church. Robert was proceeded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Hannan in 2015; and daughter, Nancy...

  • "Run Like You Care" Will Help Fund Meals On Wheels

    Special to the News|Updated Mar 7, 2023

    Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages are expected to participate in the annual "Run Like You Care" April 15. The event will be held in Lake Wailes Park to help generate funds for the area's Meals on Wheels program. The program, among two dozen run by the Lake Wales Care Center, delivers needed meals to homebound individuals. The run will raise both awareness and funds for the Meals on Wheels Program, and includes 5K, 10K, and a Kids Fun Run to walkers or runners....

  • Polk State College Enrollment Opens March 27

    Special to the News|Updated Mar 7, 2023

    Enrollment for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College will start on March 27 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on April 3. Currently enrolled students will be able to check the completion status of their program requirements on March 20 to determine if they are eligible for priority registration in Passport, where students register for classes....

  • National Nutrition Month Spotlights Oral Health

    Special to the News|Updated Mar 7, 2023

    (NAPSI)-Oral health is linked to whole-body health, which means that not caring for teeth and gums can contribute to other health issues such as heart disease, stroke, and more. To help improve health, March is National Nutrition Month, spotlighting nutrition education and focusing attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. On World Oral Health Day, March 20, the world unites to help reduce the burden...