Coyote problem: Sarasota County leaders seek support in changing FWC policy
Last month, county officials sent a letter requesting support in urging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...
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11th Circuit upholds Florida fishing regulations in federal waters
The appeals court ruled against a Florida-based commercial fisherman in finding the Sunshine State does not ...
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Florida Gone Wild: Animal encounters, sightings of the outrageous kind in January
Florida has gained a reputation for being a “crazy" state with its iconic “Florida Man" stories. However, animal encounters ...
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ICE Arrests 32 Illegal Aliens In Florida Enforcement Operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, conducted a targeted enforcement operation in Palm ...
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Small Florida manatee saved by FWC, transported to SeaWorld for cold stress rehabilitation
ORLANDO, Fla. - A small manatee was rescued by the FWC and was transported to SeaWorld for rehabilitation. On Jan. 26, a young female manatee was found in a ditch near Satellite Beach. Upon ...
Mass fish kill at Lake Apopka under investigation as residents voice concerns
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an ...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Supports Florida’s Natural Resources in Budget, Applauded by FWC
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Fiscal Budget recommendations, solidifying Florida’s status as the nation’s leader in outdoor recreation.
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FWC Vessel Turn-In Program underway
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners wants to remind boat owners in the Florida Keys that the Florida Fish and ...
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State issues urgent ban on harvest of highest-caught fish — here's why
Conserving endangered animal species improves the planet's biodiversity, which is valuable to humans, too. According to the ...
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FWC rescues multiple manatees over weekend, including mother and calf
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had a busy weekend full of rescuing sick and injured manatees this past ...
A North Carolina wildlife crossing will save people. Can it save the last wild red wolves too?
For decades, conservationists have pushed for changes to U.S. 64, a busy two-lane highway to the popular Outer Banks that runs straight through the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge – one of ...
'Fed bear is a dead bear': What to do if a Florida black bear comes into your neighborhood
About 80 percent of a black bear’s diet comes from plants (fruits, nuts, berries), 15 percent from insects (termites, ants, ...