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Red Tide Alert: Bloom Concentrations Detected Off Southwest Florida Coast
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water samples in the Gulf of Mexico. (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (F [...]
Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report: January 17-19, 2025
Families enjoy a day of fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
Anglers, get ready for a fantastic weekend o [...]
Red Tide Persists Along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fish Kills And Respiratory Issues Reported
Red Tide (File)
Red tide continues to linger along Florida's Gulf Coast, with high concentrations of the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in [...]
Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”
Florida Manatee. Source: TFP File Photo
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to maintain the "threatened" classification for Florida ma [...]
Health Alert Issued For Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Pasco County’s Blanton Lake
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) has issued a health alert due to [...]
Florida Panther Killed In Vehicle Collision
Florida Panther (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reporting the death of a 1.75-year-old male Florida panther, [...]
Red Tide Blooms Persist Along Florida’s Gulf Coast: Update
Red Tide (File)
Red tide continues to plague Florida's Gulf Coast, with high concentrations of the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in multip [...]
Florida Fish & Wildlife Issues Reminders About Protecting Wildlife During Cold Snap
With an arctic front bringing significantly colder temperatures to much of Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is re [...]
10 Florida Nature Preserves To Escape The Ordinary
Florida Preserve At Sunset (Unsplash)
Florida, known for its vibrant cities and stunning beaches, also boasts a wealth of natural beauty. For thos [...]
US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Vessel Off Florida Coast
US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Vessel Off Florida Coast
The Coast Guard rescued four people from a sinking vessel off the Florida coast on [...]