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Two Lake Wales charter schools in turnaround status after receiving D grades
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs part of the turnaround process mandated by Florida statutes, low performing charter schools must...
Lake Wales Charter superintendent under investigation after employment grievances made
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThe Lake Wales Charter School District’s board of trustees has hired a Tampa law firm to investigate...
Lake Wales adds lights at 17 school bus stops in aftermath of student's death
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 8 months agoWithin days after a tragedy earlier this year, Lake Wales leaders promised action. Jadin Galindo,...
Incumbents win in Bartow, Lake Wales, but not Haines City; Ft. Meade OKs 8 charter changes
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story did not take into account mail-in ballots, which...
Barnhardt named principal at Bok Academy South in Lake Wales
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 8 months agoLake Wales Charter Schools has appointed April Barnhardt as principal of Bok Academy South. Julio...
Bok Academy South in Lake Wales begins school year with interim principal
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 9 months agoFor the third time in two years, Edward W. Bok Academy South in Lake Wales has a new principal....
Probable cause found in ethics complaint against Polk School Board member Lori Cunningham
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe state Ethics Commission found probable cause that Polk County School Board member Lori...
Former Lake Wales Commissioner Kris Fitzgerald enters race for U.S. House District 15
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 9 months agoKris Fitzgerald, a former Lake Wales City commissioner who was suspended and reinstated but unable...
Company plans town hall in Lake Wales to discuss plans for pipe manufacturing plant
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFor months, a proposed pipe-manufacturing facility has dominated discussions in Lake Wales. On...
'It's about giving back'; Lake Wales football gives gifts to 8 students for Thanksgiving
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 6 months agoLAKE WALES — Lake Wales head football coach Tavaris Johnson has talked about the importance of...