Author: Coty Hamlin
Red Tide Dips In Florida: Background Levels Detected, Monitoring Continues
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
Florida's coastal waters are showing signs of improvemen [...]
‘Shellebrate’ Gopher Tortoise Day In Florida: April 10th Marks Statewide Celebration
Gopher Tortoise
Floridians are gearing up to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10th, a statewide event dedicated to raising awareness about t [...]
Water Quality Advisory Issued For Simmons Park Beach In Ruskin
Simmons Park Beaches
RUSKIN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory [...]
Florida Kids Get Free Outdoor Adventure With Summer Camp Scholarships
Summer Camp Source: Unsplash
Florida youth are being offered an incredible opportunity to experience the great outdoors this summer, thanks to sch [...]
FWC To Hold Virtual Meetings On Proposed Florida Black Bear Hunting Regulations
Stressed Florida Black Bear Was In No Mood For 'Selfies'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of virtual [...]
“Stuck In Space” Saga Ends In Florida As NASA Astronauts Wilmore And Williams Splashdown To Earth
"Stuck In Space" Saga Ends As NASA Astronauts Wilmore And Williams Return To Earth (NASA)
After a nine-month odyssey marked by unexpected delays a [...]
Florida’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway: Residents Urged To Help Protect Vulnerable Species
Sea turtle nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season begins along Florida's beaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Miami Man Cited For Illegal Spearfishing And Undersized Lobster In Florida Keys
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Jason Farr
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A 33-year-old Miami man has been cited for multiple wildlife violat [...]
Hillsborough County Extension Offers Diverse April Workshops: From Trees To Cattle Nutrition
Brian Bahder demonstrates a technique for capturing hoppers in a variety of environments. UF/IFAS photography
The Hillsborough County Extension Se [...]
FWC Reminds Floridians To Be Aware Of Increased Wildlife Activity This Spring
Gopher Tortoise (FWC)
With the arrival of spring, Florida's diverse wildlife is experiencing a surge in activity, prompting the Florida Fish and W [...]