The 112 canals running along the Lake Wales Ridge in Highlands County have never been inspected or maintained by the county. ...more

January 10, 2009

The weather conditions have improved, and we should have a warm partially cloudy Christmas with a south to southeast wind at 10 to 15 miles per hour. ...more

December 24, 2008

Today through Saturday should prove to be the best fishing days of this month due to the full moon, which happens on Friday at 4:37 p.m. It will be the strongest of full moons because the moon is closest to the earth on the same day. ...more

December 10, 2008

For years, the New Tampa Community Council has sought to create a fall fundraiser that can match its popular and financially successful spring food festival, the Taste of New Tampa. ...more

February 18, 2008

For years, the New Tampa Community Council has sought to create a fall fundraiser that can match its popular and financially successful spring food festival, the Taste of New Tampa. ...more

February 16, 2008

The new moon happens this Thursday at 3:44 a.m., which spells bad news for daytime anglers and fishermen. The best bite period of the day starts at about noon and builds slowly throughout the afternoon and never really reaches a high level of intensity or duration. The main daily migration occurs at night, from midnight to 3 or 4 a.m. As always this time of year, there is a remote chance this week of an early-morning big bass in the known areas to hold regular larger bass, but you'll still need a good amount of luck on your side to boat one. ...more

February 3, 2008

A sad day of fishing started when I arrived at my first hole, only to discover the area had been sprayed recently — to kill Hydrilla. ...more

October 8, 2007