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Red Tide Continues To Impact Florida’s Gulf Coast
Red Tide (File)
Red tide, caused by the organism Karenia brevis, continues to impact Florida's Gulf Coast. Over the past week, the Florida Fish an [...]
Florida Panther Dies In Vehicle Collision: FWC
Florida Panther (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the death of a 3.5-year-old male Florida panther on De [...]
Florida Weighs Controversial Bear Hunt
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a proposal to reinstate bear hunting in the s [...]
South Carolina Seafood Seller Cited In Florida Keys For Health And Licensing Violations
Incoming Storm (FWC)
A South Carolina man attempting to sell seafood from his van in the Florida Keys found himself in hot water after authorities [...]
Florida Hero Of The Week: Alligator Bags Massive Burmese Python
A Battle to Protect the Everglades (Kelly Alvarez)
In a clash of the titans, an alligator was captured on video dragging a massive Burmese python [...]
Florida Wildlife Officials To Discuss Black Bear Management Amid Calls For Hunting Season
Stressed Florida Black Bear Was In No Mood For 'Selfies'
With growing pressure to reinstate bear hunting in Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife [...]
Young Florida Panther Killed In Vehicle Collision
Florida Panther Caught On Camera Running Across Highway (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is saddened to report th [...]
Florida Lawmaker Seeks To Protect State Parks From Development
Florida Preserve at Sunset (Unsplash)
A Florida lawmaker is taking action to safeguard state parks from commercial development following controver [...]
Florida Angler To Win Brand-New Bass Boat In TrophyCatch Giveaway
Florida Angler To Win Brand-New Bass Boat In TrophyCatch Giveaway
Get ready for some exciting news, fishing enthusiasts! One lucky angler will ree [...]
2 Miami Anglers Caught With Illegal Catches Near Channel Five Bridge: Monroe County Sheriff
Deputy Willie Guerra
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy apprehended two anglers on Friday afternoon for violating fishing regu [...]