News for Human Interest
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
LAKE WALES, Fla. (Tuesday, July 15, 2025) -- AdventHealth Lake Wales is pleased to add to its roster of expert physicians general surgeon Robert Browning, IV, MD. Dr. Browning is a board-certified general surgeon who is accepting new patients in Lake Wales at the AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery Office, located at 423 Linden Lane. He began working for AdventHealth ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Human Interest
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
We’re excited to offer a 15% tuition discount on all of our online degree programs to your Lake Wales employees!
We know that the Lake Wales community pursues excellence and are committed to serving the people around them—values that align closely with Warner’s mission. This partnership would allow your team members to pursue affordable, flexible higher education while continuing to thrive in ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, July 11, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025 — Polk State College and Polk County Public Schools formally announced the launch of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program during a celebration on the College’s Lakeland Campus on Tuesday.
The program is made possible by a Pathway to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) of more than $281,000 from the Florida Department of Education. The grant, approved in December 2024, will ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, July 11, 2025
Hello trusted vendors!Waters Edge of Lake Wales is having a bake off on Tuesday , July 29 at 11:30am in our lobby. Please bring a dessert of any sort and share samples with our residents.
There will be prizes for best taste and best presentation!
This event will be inside (in the A/C) so please join us!RSVP to me or Rena at 863-678-6800 or my cell is 863-632-7918!
Look forward to seeing you ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, July 10, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — For the first time in Polk State College history, all three of its collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education, and not for a lack of academic achievement in the past.
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Webber International University - President's Golf TournamentMonday, September 22, 2025Register your team or sponsor the event today! Don't miss out!Tournament Rules:
•4-Person Scramble
•Men play white tee markers, Women play green tee markers, Seniors play gold tees (65+)
•You should use each player's tee shot at least 2 times during the round
•2 Mulligans per player
•Bogey MAX
•We have a ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Fun Facts, Human Interest
AdventHealth and community leaders unveil expansion to AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) Weight Loss
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
AdventHealth leaders, providers and staff members joined with community leaders to cut the ribbon on the expansion of the AHMG Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery at Davenport.
(photo courtesy: AdventHealth)
AdventHealth and community leaders unveil expansion to AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) Weight Loss and
Bariatric Surgery at Davenport ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Human Interest, Press Release
AdventHealth Sebring honors graduates of Medical Education Program, including first class of Interna
Monday, June 30, 2025
Eight internal resident doctors were among the 16 resident doctors who graduated from AdventHealth Sebring's Graduate Medical Education program. (Photo of Internal resident doctors and AdventHealth doctors.)(photo courtesy: Infinity Reflections)
SEBRING, Fla. (Monday, June 30, 2025) -- AdventHealth Sebring recently honored the first graduating class of Internal Medicine resident ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Wawa Summer Fun Days Back in 2025 with
8 Days of Complimentary Admission
Lake Wales, FL - Wawa and Bok Tower Gardens are teaming up again to offer Wawa Summer Fun Days featuring complimentary admission on the last Thursday and Friday of May through August.
The 2025 Wawa Summer Fun Days will be May 29-30, June 26-27, July 24-25, and August 28-29.
Pre-registration is requested for this ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
