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Fishing Around Polk County (May 23)
1. Around Lakeland, catch rates for bass at Tenoroc the highest of the spring at .90 fish per hour, reports David Frazier. Fishermen catching bass up to 6-7 pounds on Hydrilla, Fishhook, Horseshoe and Butterfly. At Saddle Creek, Sam Brooker of...
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Upcoming Fishing Tournaments Around Polk County (May 23)
RON'S TACKLE BOX will hold an evening tournament today on Lake Parker from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sign up at Ron's or at the ramp. Entry fee $22 per boat with 100 percent payback. Call Ron Schelfo at 863-956-4990.
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Fish Orlando! App Maps Central Florida Lakes
ORLANDO | A new smartphone application announced Thursday by state wildlife officials allows tourists and residents in Central Florida to see maps of major lakes in the area while catching up some fishing tips.
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Officials Capture Black Bear in Tree
A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.
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Wildlife Officials Investigate Suspicious Crocodile Death
Wildlife officials are investigating the suspicious death of a crocodile that laid its eggs in a Florida Keys yard.
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Panther Kitten Rescued, Recovering from Surgery
A 9-month-old Florida panther has been rescued after a man spotted the injured kitten on his way to work.
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Florida Tides (May 17)
ANCLOTE KEY
Saturday: Highs at 6:57 a.m. and 6:48 p.m. Lows at 12:32 a.m. and 1:14 p.m.
Sunday: Highs at 7:52 a.m. and 8:16 p.m. Lows at 1:36 a.m. and 2:32 p.m.
Monday: Highs at 8:42 a.m. and 9:33 p.m. Lows at 2:42 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. -
Notebook: Quality Specks on Lake Monroe
Speckled perch turned on Saturday at Lake Monroe in the Florida Crappie Club tournament.
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Upcoming Fishing Tournaments (May 16)
RON'S TACKLE BOX will hold an evening tournament today on Eagle Lake from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sign up at Ron's or at the ramp. Entry fee $22 per boat with 100 percent payback. Call Ron Schelfo at 863-956-4990.
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Skyway Fishing Piers to Close
The eastern portions of the Sunshine Skyway fishing piers will close because of deterioration that makes them difficult to maintain.