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Freshwater fishing: If you're looking for quantity, shellcracker are the best bet in Polk
1. In Lakeland, crickets, grass shrimp and red worms have been the go-to bait for bluegill and shellcracker. Golden shiner and black-and-blue have been popular colors for bladed jigs and spinnerbaits if you’re going for bass. Also, a finesse style worm in black-and-red glitter has been working for bass, with watermelon red also popular, reports Phillips Bait and Tackle (863-666-2248).
Emergency Crews Mobilize to Rescue Dog Trapped in Davenport Drain
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Davenport, FL – Emergency crews from Polk County were called to a dramatic scene this evening around 7 PM, where a dog was reported stuck in a drain at 234 Greeley Loop in Davenport, Florida. The incident prompted a swift response from local fire and law enforcement agencies, underscoring the community's commitment to animal welfare.
Wanting to sell liquor on Sundays, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits gets annexed into Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN — There will be a new place to purchase beer and liquor on Sunday in Winter Haven. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits was officially annexed into the City of Winter Haven by a 4-0 vote of city commissioners on Monday night. Commissioner L. Tracy Mercer was absent from the commission meeting.
Winter Haven, FL Residents: Your Future Puppies Best Friend Awaits!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around winter haven.
Get to know more about Olmsted, the man behind the beauty at Bok Tower | Things to do
LAKE WALES — The Olmsted Network, a national organization dedicated to championing Olmsted parks, places and principles through advocacy, education and stewardship, is commemorating Frederick Law Olmsted’s 202nd birthday with a virtual trip to Fairsted in Brookline, Massachusetts, the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. That commemoration continues...
5 Dead Cats Found in Florida Home, Woman Faces Charges
On April 17, 27 cats and one dog were seized from a property in Lakeland, Florida. After further investigation, authorities found five dead cats in the same house. Moreover, homeowner Catherine Briley faces more than 30 charges, per NBC6. 28 live animals and 5 dead cats found in Florida home Florida homeowner Catherine Briley was […] The post 5 Dead Cats Found in Florida Home, Woman Faces Charges appeared first on CatTime.
'I was very relieved': Davenport's Ethan Janssen top state weightlifter; Canet, Guzman 2nd
Davenport junior weightlifter Ethan Janssen didn’t want to screw up his third clean-and-jerk Saturday at the FHSAA 2024 Boys 2A State Championship at the RP Funding Center. The junior missed his first two clean-and-jerks before eventually making the third one. There was a lot of tension built up on the third lift, but Janssen knew he was the strongest out of some of the stiffest competition in the state, and all he needed to do was hit his numbers.
'It feels amazing': George Jenkins' Draper earns 3rd; Ridge's Saint Louis nabs 3rd
An unexpected cough and common cold happened to senior George Jenkins weightlifter William Draper about a week ago. Draper, 17, woke up and started to cough. He would go on to recover strong just before the FHSAA 2024 Boys 3A State Championships Friday at the RP Funding Center. Draper (154 pounds) claimed third place in Traditional thanks to lifting a total of 490 pounds, tying for the highest placing 3A Polk County weightlifter. ...
Winter Haven, FL Residents: Your Future Puppies Best Friend Awaits!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around winter haven.
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