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🌱 What the big Catfish Creek expansion means for Lake Wales outdoor lovers

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  • What the big Catfish Creek expansion means for Lake Wales outdoor lovers

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Friday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Polk County state park expands to touch Lake Pierce, add amenities (theledger.com) — Lake Wales residents will soon have expanded outdoor options as Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park adds 74 acres along Lake Pierce, just six miles northeast of town. The project will bring more camping, fishing, hiking, and environmental education while protecting rare Lake Wales Ridge habitat and strengthening the Florida Wildlife Corridor for iconic species like bald eagles and scrub jays.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found this article on FB.
    "A fungus once feared as a deadly curse may now help fight cancer. In the 1920s, several archaeologists who opened Tutankhamun’s tomb died… (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
  • Disney World Park is closed effective immediately, and police issued an alert after a traffic-related accident left people injured at the resort.
    8:31PM on Dec 15: Disney World Park is closed effective immediately, and the Haunted Mansion has reopened after a 3-minute interruption. (Nextdoor )
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Lake Wales. Apply here.
  • Regal Cinemas Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Wales here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Haven

  • Winter Haven Commission Approves Changes to Zoning and Future Land Use of +46 Acres along Thompson Nursery Road (winterhavendaily.com)
  • Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team to Host Final Shows of the Year on December 20 (winterhavendaily.com)
  • Traffic Stop in Winter Haven Leads to Three Felony Drug Arrests (winterhavendaily.com)

Frostproof

  • Soccer Game Preview: Lake Gibson vs. Lakeland + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Ok Lake Wales! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Wales

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Wales

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.