NewsACT acquires 236 acres of conservation land around Orange Lake Staff Reports Jul 31, 20241 commentGift from River Branch Foundation made purchase possible.
OutdoorsFWC seeks input on Orange and Newnans lakes Staff Reports Mar 9, 20241 commentPublic meeting happens March 25.
Local LivingFishing report: Summer changeups produce Gary Simpson Aug 12, 20230 commentsAnglers continue to pursue catches during the Dog Days of summer.
Local LivingFishing report: Deep snappers and Orange access Gary Simpson Jul 22, 20231 commentSnappers out in deeper waters, Orange Lake construction projects slated.
Local LivingFishing report: Rainy spell sure help to lakes Gary Simpson Jun 24, 20230 commentsA remarkably rainy June is sure to improve fishing on our lakes. And some of these waters were producing just fine when things were dry. Especially Orange […]
OutdoorsFishing report: Tiny fly, giant lure both score Staff Reports Jun 10, 20231 commentGiant lures may be pricey but can hook a large bass.
OutdoorsFishing report: Catches roll in as summer nears Gary Simpson Jun 3, 20231 commentXtreme Bass surprisingly schedules summer tournaments.
OutdoorsFishing report: Winds fail to halt good catches Gary Simpson May 6, 20230 commentsDespite gusty winds, annual Shands Fishing for Kids was a success.
Local LivingFishing report: Fine springtime fishing Gary Simpson Apr 22, 20230 commentsAnglers hoping for rain soon.
Local NewsAlachua County releases algae health alert Staff Reports Apr 20, 20230 commentsAlgae present in Orange, Lochloosa, and Newnans lakes.
FeaturedACT purchases 84 acres around Orange Lake Staff Reports Apr 3, 20230 commentsNew addition will be added to existing 71 acres.
OutdoorsSimpson: Salty waters beginning to stir Gary Simpson Mar 4, 20230 commentsLocal anglers report Gulf action is heating up.
Local LivingSimpson: Women vanquish orange giants Gary Simpson Feb 18, 20230 commentsOrange Lake still produces hidden double-digit catches.
NewsConservation trust to double Orange Lake footprint Seth Johnson Feb 15, 20234 commentsPurchase supports statewide effort.
Local LivingFishing report: Tournaments on Orange, Lochloosa Gary Simpson Jan 28, 20230 commentsFishermen flock to Jan. 21 bass competitions.
FeaturedFishing report: The second bookend Gary Simpson Jan 14, 20233 commentsMemories of catching my first double-digit pound bass and recently doing it again.
OutdoorsFishing report: Lake title on line Gary Simpson Dec 3, 20220 commentsRecent sub-par fishing improves around Thanksgiving.
OutdoorsFishing report: Storm alters Florida coastline Gary Simpson Nov 19, 20221 commentHurricane Nicole transformed Gulf area.
FeaturedFishing report: Cool snap produces little change Gary Simpson Oct 29, 20220 commentsGood anglers always catch fish.
OutdoorsFishing report: Fishing anomaly averted Gary Simpson Oct 8, 20221 commentHurricane Ian fails to disrupt fishing patterns.
OutdoorsFishing report: Anglers hope big rains miss Gary Simpson Sep 24, 20221 commentStorm Hermine could put an abrupt end to solid fishing.
OutdoorsFishing report: Strong dog days action continues Gary Simpson Aug 27, 20220 commentsAugust fishing continues to outshine usual normal this time of year.
OutdoorsFishing report: Orange bass still biting Gary Simpson Jul 9, 20220 commentsStellar fishing continues at Orange Lake, big catches in the Gulf.
OutdoorsFishing report: Smoking catches in summer heat Gary Simpson Jul 2, 20220 commentsWhile ‘Dog Days’ of summer have begun, area fishing catches are phenomenal.