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Construction Project to Address Dangerous SR 60 Intersection
An effort to reduce or eliminate fatal crashes at a dangerous intersection east of Lake Wales will see the Florida Department of Transportation closing crossing traffic in favor of... — Updated 3/15/2023
City Commission Considers Giving Plant Re-Zoning Authority Back to Staff
The Lake Wales City Commission will consider relinquishing authority on major zoning changes to a city planning staff person who will serve as the final decision-maker. That choice... — Updated 3/4/2023
Construction Keeping Area Roads Closed
Four separate construction projects are causing lengthy detours for area drivers, according to Bill Skelton, Project Management Liaison for Polk County. Travel delays, some... — Updated 2/22/2023
Polk Seeks Volunteers to Direct Lake Access
Polk County commissioners are looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the county's Lake Access Advisory Committee. The Lake Access Advisory Committee studies how to... — Updated 12/27/2022
Undefeated Lake Wales Highlanders Eye District Title
After tearing through a schedule that was expected to present challenges, the Lake wales Highlanders take on their district foes, the Liberty High School Chargers, tonight in... — Updated 10/21/2022
18th Anniversary of Hurricane Charley Passes Quietly
Saturday, August 13 marked the 18th anniversary of the most destructive hurricane to strike Lake Wales in recent memory, and thankfully the tropics remain quiet so far. Only a weak... — Updated 8/13/2022
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
Only One Hurricane Shelter Available for All of Southeast Polk
As the 2022 hurricane season begins, a map of Polk County Public Shelters shows that of the 47 shelters listed, only one is located in southeast Polk County, an area stretching... — Updated 6/3/2022
Low Water Still Affecting Fishing on Area Lakes
Although the summer rains are starting, they have still been spotty and fishing is in a transitional time with low water levels in some area lakes. On Lake Walk-in-Water, bluegill... — Updated 5/30/2022
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
Bluegill Still Hot Targets, Bass Can be Found
On Lake Walk-in-Water, anglers are still catching bluegill on crickets in the pads and grass. Bass are up shallow morning before the heat and wind picks up, and evening if the... — Updated 5/10/2022
Bluegills and Shellcrackers are Feasting Now
On Lake Walk-in-Water, bluegill action is heating up for those who are using crickets in the lily pads. Throw a Gambler Big EZ or Houdini lure first thing in the morning for bass.... — Updated 5/4/2022
Catfish, Bass and Shell Crackers the Hot Targets Now
On Lake Walk-in-Water, anglers are catching limits of bluegill on crickets in among the lily pads. Bass are pulling back out to the outside edge of vegetation. Throw a watermelon... — Updated 4/25/2022
Shell Crackers Drawing Crowds to Lake Kissimmee
On Lake Walk-in-Water, anglers are catching their limit of shell crackers and bluegill in the lily pads on red worms and crickets. Bass are roaming inside, feeding after the spawn... — Updated 4/19/2022
After a Bout With Winds, Fishing is Back on the Agenda
Not too many anglers were out last week due to the high winds we have experienced, but now that calmer weather has arrived, the fish and fishers are active again. On Lake... — Updated 4/12/2022
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
Fishing Has Heated Up, It's Time to Get On The Water!
Fishing is red hot at the moment, so don't miss this opportunity to get a hold of a bucket-mouth or a stringer of shellcrackers! On Lake Walk-in-the-Water, anglers are catching a... — Updated 3/28/2022
Lake Wales to Receive $800,000 From Federal Budget to Boost Connected Plan
Converting downtown streets into a shady pedestrian oasis through the Lake Wales Connected plan got a financial boost as the City of Lake Wales has received a Federal grant.... — Updated 3/24/2022
There's Fishing Action If You Know Where to Look
As the weather changes, so does the fishing, so stay informed about what's biting, and where you can find them! On Lake Walk-in-the-Water, there's action with blue gill and shell cr... — Updated 3/21/2022
The Full Moon in March Brings Some Big Fishing Action
With the full moon in March the shell crackers are starting to show up in the lily pads. On Lake Walk-in-the-Water, anglers are still catching specks on minnows around offshore... — Updated 3/15/2022
Fish are On The Move This Week With Changing Weather
The weather forecast this week is for continued warm weather and a chance of showers and thunderstorms until Saturday, when it's predicted to get dangerously gusty on area lakes.... — Updated 3/9/2022
Fishing Still Spotty as Weather Heats Up
Editor's Note: We would like to share photos of you with your big catch! f you have tips or photos you care to share, please email them directly to [email protected] Warmer... — Updated 2/23/2022
