Author: Coty Hamlin
Florida Officials Issue Alert As Destructive New World Screwworm Approaches US Border From Mexico
New World Screwworm (CDC)
Florida agriculture officials are urging heightened vigilance across the state's animal industries and among pet owners, [...]
Florida Tarpon Season In Full Swing: FWC Urges Anglers To Follow Best Practices For Conservation
Tarpon photo courtesy of Dr. Aaron Adams.
Florida anglers are eagerly pursuing the mighty Silver King as tarpon season hits its peak across the st [...]
FWC Confirms First Fatal Black Bear Attack In Florida History
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has concluded its initial investigation, confirming the firs [...]
Florida Red Tide Update: Organism Detected At Background Levels In Isolated Gulf Coast Samples
Red Tide (File)
While Florida's Gulf Coast remains largely clear of significant red tide activity, trace amounts of the organism Karenia brevis ha [...]
Four Florida Panthers Killed By Vehicles In Early May, FWC Data Shows
Florida Panther (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has updated its Panther Pulse webpage, revealing a troubling sta [...]
Black Bear Attack Marks Somber First In Florida History, Highlights Complex Coexistence
Florida Black Bear (File)
A recent fatal black bear attack in rural Collier County has brought the complexities of human-wildlife coexistence into [...]
Florida’s Untamed Trails: A Guide To The Best Off-Roading Adventures
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (Unsplash)
Florida, often known for its pristine beaches and theme parks, also harbors a wilder side, offering an array of c [...]
Polk County Cautions: Blue-Green Algae At Parker Crago Canal & Tiger Lake
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) has issued a cautionary advisory tod [...]
FWC Kills 3 Florida Bears Following Suspected Fatal Attack On Elderly Man In Collier County
FWC Kills Three Florida Black Bears Following Suspected Fatal Attack On Elderly Man In Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - Florida Fish and Wild [...]
Get Ready To Scallop! Florida’s Sports Coast Announces 40 Days Of Summer Fun In 2025
Scalloping - Courtesy Mike Winkles for Florida's Sports Coast (Pasco County, Fla.)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Florida's Sports Coast is buzzing with exc [...]