A South Carolina man attempting to sell seafood from his van in the Florida Keys found himself in hot water after authorities discovered a slew of health and licensing violations. 56-year-old Christopher Charles Och of Clover, South Carolina, was cited on Saturday for multiple infractions,…
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In a clash of the titans, an alligator was captured on video dragging a massive Burmese python through the waters of Everglades National Park. The python, estimated to be over 20 feet long, may be one of the largest ever seen in the park. Burmese…
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With growing pressure to reinstate bear hunting in Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will review the state’s black bear management plan at a meeting next week. The FWC will receive an update on the 2019 plan during its Wednesday meeting in…
Read More Florida Wildlife Officials To Discuss Black Bear Management Amid Calls For Hunting Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is saddened to report the death of another Florida panther due to a vehicle collision. The remains of a 7- to 8-month-old male panther were recovered on December 4th on Loblolly Bay Road SW in Glades County.…
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A Florida lawmaker is taking action to safeguard state parks from commercial development following controversial proposals earlier this year to introduce golf courses, lodges, and other amenities to these natural spaces. State Senator Gayle Harrell, a Republican from Stuart, has filed a bill dubbed the…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla.- Polk County health officials are urging residents to be vigilant after a bat found in a Lakeland home tested positive for rabies. This marks the fifth confirmed case of rabies in the county this year. On November 27th, a woman residing on…
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Get ready for some exciting news, fishing enthusiasts! One lucky angler will reel in the ultimate prize this Saturday – a brand-new bass boat package valued at $65,000! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a live drawing at the Bobby Lane…
Read More Florida Angler To Win Brand-New Bass Boat In TrophyCatch Giveaway
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy apprehended two anglers on Friday afternoon for violating fishing regulations near the Channel Five Bridge. Deputy Willie Guerra, while patrolling the area, discovered the individuals in possession of illegal catches in two separate incidents. Jail Time…
Read More 2 Miami Anglers Caught With Illegal Catches Near Channel Five Bridge: Monroe County Sheriff
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Hialeah man faces multiple charges after being caught with undersized fish and resisting arrest in Islamorada on Friday. Jorge Luis Vinent, 56, was spotted by a Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy attempting to conceal undersized mangrove snapper under a parking cone…
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MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Two separate incidents on Wednesday resulted in citations for anglers possessing undersized mutton snapper in the Florida Keys. The first incident occurred around 1 p.m. near Mile Marker 73, where Juan Manuel Orozco Gonzalez, 62, of Miami Gardens, was cited for…
Read More Two Anglers Cited For Undersized Mutton Snapper In The Florida Keys