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FWC Memo Outlines Potential Black Bear Hunt In Florida Amid First Recorded Fatal Attack
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a memo providing the first detailed look at wha [...]
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Alligator Advisory Following Fatal Attack
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Alligator Advisory Following Fatal Attack
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued an o [...]
Florida Gears Up For 10th Annual Lionfish Removal And Awareness Day, Festival
Lionfish (Unsplash)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is marking a decade of dedication to combating the invasive lionfi [...]
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 [...]