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November 7, 1923 Lake Wales Highlander
The extension of a local rail line to reach the east coast of Florida was all the talk of Lake Wales residents in November 100 years ago. Many were undoubtedly hoping that the line... — Updated 11/8/2023
October 31, 1923 Highlander
In 1923, 100 years ago this week, the Highlander was celebrating the "paving" of three-foot wide rock shoulders on Scenic Highway from Haines City to Frostproof. That primary road,... — Updated 10/31/2023
Lake Wales Highlander of July 4, 1923
Starting this week the Lake Wales News will begin publishing historic reproductions of the Lake Wales Highlander newspapers from 100 years ago. The images, retrieved from the... — Updated 7/30/2023
100 Years Ago this Week is New Feature of Ridge Life Section
Starting this week the Lake Wales News will begin publishing historic reproductions of the Lake Wales highlander newspapers from 100 years ago. The images, retrieved from the... — Updated 7/4/2023
River Ranch Named Nation's "Best Glamping Spot" in USA Today Readers Poll
Westgate River Ranch, just east of Lake Wales, was named the No. 1 Glamping Spot in the nation in the annual USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. The largest dude ranch East... — Updated 5/28/2023
Rains Are Producing More Fishing Action
For the best local fishing action head to Lake Walk-in-the-Water, where bank fishermen are catching limits of bluegill and shell crackers from the Indian Lake canals. Lake levels co... — Updated 7/5/2022
Low Water Presents Fishing Hazards on Lake Hatchineha
For the best local fishing action head to Lake Walk-in-the-Water, where bluegill and shell crackers may be found in lily pads around the lake. Look for the pads shaking, and drop a... — Updated 6/29/2022
Low Water Presents Hazards for Fishers, But Catches Being Made
Despite the onset of near-daily rains, the upper Kissimmee chain, including Lake Hatchineha, remains very low. Boaters are urged to use extreme caution to avoid running into... — Updated 6/13/2022
Tropical Weather System Left Little to Raise Fishing Hopes
The passing of the season's first tropical system left precious little rain in area gauges, so water levels in area lakes are continuing to suffer, with some still headed lower. Fis... — Updated 6/8/2022
Fishing Still Active as Rains Begin
The beginning of the wet summer season is upon us, and that means lots of changes in fishing patters. The dry spring has left some lakes very low, which also means that boaters... — Updated 5/24/2022
Changing Seasons Mean Changes in Fishing Tactics
With warming weather and recent rains, fishing patterns keep changing. Keep checking back for the latest updates. On big Lake Walk-in-the-Water, bluegill and shell cracker are... — Updated 4/4/2022
Portion of Kissimmee River May be Designated as Wild and Scenic River
In a tribute to the very concept of restoration, a portion of Florida's Kissimmee River that was once reduced to a single canal carrying contaminated water has been approved for sta... — Updated 11/24/2021
Lake Wales Pioneer and Longtime Teacher Mary Zipprer Dies at 103
Mary Louise Zipprer, 103, of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Lakeland Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 17, 1916, at Rosalie, a small settlement on the... — Updated 7/22/2020
Activist Wynkoop Named Democratic Woman of the Year
After 30 years and countless volunteer hours for candidates and issues, Becky Wynkoop of Lake Wales finally earned recognition Friday Sept. 27 as the 2019 Marlene Duffy Young Polk... — Updated 10/9/2019
Derelict Vessel Removal Makes Waterways More Beautiful
Under the watchful eye of a neighborly alligator, a team assembled by Keep Polk County Beautiful recently dismantled and carted off a derelict houseboat just outside the Camp Mack... — Updated 5/1/2019
Big Changes Coming to SR 60, US 27
"The road to progress is always under construction," Lily Tomlin reminded us many years ago, and that is no less true around Lake Wales. Keeping up with the rapid growth of the... — Updated 4/22/2019
Revamped Camp Mack Offers Lots of Fun
If you are looking for something fun to do on a Friday or Saturday night in Lake Wales, head out east of town on U.S. Highway 60, take a left on Boy Scout Road then a right on Camp... — Updated 2/25/2019
Hundreds of Airboats Take Freedom Ride
The largest group of airboat enthusiasts in the United States and perhaps the world gathered Saturday, Feb. 16 on Lake Kissimmee east of Lake Wales. Hundreds of airboaters started... — Updated 2/25/2019
