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Ex-Florida Democratic Governor Nominee Andrew Gillum Arrested For Drug Possession
Andrew Gillum -- the ex-politician who lost to Ron DeSantis by a slim margin in the 2018 Florida governor's race -- was arrested last week in Alabama on drug...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Florida county considers declawing ban as procedure falls out of favor worldwide
Seminole County commissioners will consider a ban on declawing cats at the urging of animal activists.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Urban Meyer says Kiffin must compete for a title in LSU debut. History says it's a tough ask.
The hall of fame Ohio State and Florida head coach said the Tigers football program has to compete for a national championship in Kiffin’s first year after...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Alex Vindman visits Central Florida as he eyes November matchup against Sen. Ashley Moody
In the race for U.S. Senate in Florida, Republican Sen. Ashley Moody is running to serve the remaining two years of Marco Rubio’s term, while Ret. Lt. Col....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Central Florida's toll road network keeps growing. Here's where every major project is planned
Central Florida's toll road network keeps growing. Here's where every major project is planned
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Rain Tuesday afternoon ahead of record heat this weekend in Central Florida | July 7 forecast
Rain Tuesday afternoon ahead of record heat Friday into weekend in Central Florida
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Florida Keys woman jailed after threatening deputies with knife
A Florida Keys woman is behind bars after allegedly threatening deputies with a knife.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Isaiah's Law: New Florida rule targets unlicensed drivers
A newly enacted Florida traffic regulation closes a legal loophole by upgrading penalties for habitual offenders who drive without a valid driver's license.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Who is ItGirlBri? South Florida TikTok star remembered following deadly shooting
Social media posts are flooding in after news of the tragic death of popular TikToker ItGirlBri. The influencer was shot and killed over the July 4th holiday...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Florida Haitians with TPS fear deportation as families face uncertainty A Haitian nurse in North Miami says...
A Haitian nurse in North Miami says she fears being forced to return to a country she fled after a kidnapping.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Miami among top U.S. cities for debt collection calls, study finds A new analysis of FTC complaints found M...
A new analysis of FTC complaints found Miami ranked fourth nationwide for debt collection calls, while Florida placed among the states with the highest compl...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County
A major multi-vehicle crash temporarily shut down all northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Martin County on Monday afternoon.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
South Florida rescue teams return after devastating Venezuela earthquake mission
After eight days searching collapsed buildings and helping survivors in Venezuela, South Florida's urban search and rescue teams returned home Sunday night.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Elderly Florida man suffers major head injury after jumping from burning building
An elderly man was injured after jumping from a burning apartment building in Hollywood early Monday, while first responders also rescued a mother and two kids.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Alligator that killed Florida woman performed 'death roll' during attack, new report reveals
Alligator that killed Florida woman performed 'death roll' during attack, new report reveals
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Advocates search for new pathways to protect Haitian immigrants facing TPS loss in South Florida
Advocates push for Senate action to restore Haitian TPS after the Supreme Court gave the Trump administration authority to revoke it.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
DeSantis closes final bill-signing season with Florida lawbook transformed
Gov. Ron DeSantis wraps his final bill-signing season after 2,037 bills signed and $10.6B in spending vetoes over eight years.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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Lake Wales is in Polk County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
ZIP Codes
33853, 33859, 33898
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A look back: Tigers won 3 straight state football titles in ‘90s
Advertise Legal Notices Contact Us Login × Welcome Back Username or Email Password Remember Me Log In Forgot Password? Create Account Search the Site Home N...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Ex-Florida Democratic Governor Nominee Andrew Gillum Arrested For Drug Possession
Andrew Gillum -- the ex-politician who lost to Ron DeSantis by a slim margin in the 2018 Florida governor's race -- was arrested last week in Alabama on drug...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Florida county considers declawing ban as procedure falls out of favor worldwide
Seminole County commissioners will consider a ban on declawing cats at the urging of animal activists.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Urban Meyer says Kiffin must compete for a title in LSU debut. History says it's a tough ask.
The hall of fame Ohio State and Florida head coach said the Tigers football program has to compete for a national championship in Kiffin’s first year after...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Alex Vindman visits Central Florida as he eyes November matchup against Sen. Ashley Moody
In the race for U.S. Senate in Florida, Republican Sen. Ashley Moody is running to serve the remaining two years of Marco Rubio’s term, while Ret. Lt. Col....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Central Florida's toll road network keeps growing. Here's where every major project is planned
Central Florida's toll road network keeps growing. Here's where every major project is planned
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Rain Tuesday afternoon ahead of record heat this weekend in Central Florida | July 7 forecast
Rain Tuesday afternoon ahead of record heat Friday into weekend in Central Florida
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Florida Keys woman jailed after threatening deputies with knife
A Florida Keys woman is behind bars after allegedly threatening deputies with a knife.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Isaiah's Law: New Florida rule targets unlicensed drivers
A newly enacted Florida traffic regulation closes a legal loophole by upgrading penalties for habitual offenders who drive without a valid driver's license.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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27.9037340, -81.5488050
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