Communication Builds Our Community

Articles from the October 22, 2024 edition


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 5 of 5

  • Will a November Hurricane Affect Florida? Forecasters are Becoming Concerned About Expected Development

    Robert Connors|Updated Oct 28, 2024

    After suffering through the most destructive hurricane season on record, will Florida face yet another bout of severe tropical weather in November? That is the question being considered by forecasters as long-range models are suggesting that scenario. Several models monitored by Lake Wales News as well as meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center and elsewhere are predicting the formation of yet another cyclone to our south. If it reaches tropical storm force winds...

  • Hallowe'en: The Holiday When You Can Be Anything You Want

    Kelli Durkin|Updated Oct 24, 2024

    Editor's Note: This first-person tale of the fun "horrors" of Hallowe'ens past and present as created by her mother, Kandi Lamb, is offered as a seasonal post by Lake Wales resident Kelli Durkin "As I was growing up my mother absolutely loved Halloween. Every Holiday was memorable in our home. Birthdays, Christmas, and the 4th of July were always fun, but Halloween was different. My mother thought of our costumes well in advance and insisted we create our costumes from...

  • Constitutional Amendments Explained

    News Editorial Board|Updated Oct 23, 2024

    An assortment of proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution are on the November 5 ballot, leading to numerous questions as voters try to weigh the impact of the proposals. Florida law requires any amendment to receive at least 60 percent of the vote in order to be approved, a requirement added by the legislature aimed at limiting the number of changes to the state's governing documents.m At the same time, legislators continues to propose amendments of their own design,...

  • Bok Academy North FFA Offers a Busy Learning Program for Ag Students

    Kendall Farrar|Updated Oct 22, 2024

    EDITOR'S NOTE: The following report was written by Kendall Farrar, reporter for the Bok Academy North Future Farmers of America chapter (FFA). We are very proud of these students who work so hard toward their future careers. Bok North FFA has had an action-packed month, filled with exciting activities, community service projects, and meaningful opportunities for students to strengthen their bonds with each other and the community. The month kicked off with a Keep Polk County...

  • Saturday Night a Fun Focus on the History of Legendary Comedy Show

    Jennifer Nanek, News Film Critic|Updated Oct 22, 2024

    I recently watched Saturday Night, which focuses on the first taping of Saturday Night Live (SNL) back in 1975. Directed by Jason Reitman, it stars Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, and Corey Michael Smith. I've never really watched SNL. I've seen clips here and there but never followed it regularly. However, I recognize its cultural significance as a groundbreaking show that helped launch the careers of numerous iconic comedians. Watching this film felt a bit like tuning into...