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Red Tide Persists Off Florida’s Gulf Coast, High Concentrations Detected In Monroe County
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
Florida's Gulf Coast continues to grapple with the prese [...]
FWC To Hold Public Meeting On Potential Black Bear Hunting In Florida
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the possibility of regulating bla [...]
Discover Some Of The Best Saltwater Fishing Spots In Florida
Fishing In Florida (File)
Florida, known as the "Fishing Capital of the World," offers an abundance of saltwater fishing spots that attract angler [...]
Red Tide Alert: High Concentrations Found Off Florida’s Gulf Coast
Red Tide (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released its latest red tide status report, confirming the continued p [...]
Red Tide Update: Bloom Persists In Southwest Florida, Fish Kills And Respiratory Irritation Reported
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports [...]
Catch A Florida Memory Launches Season 3 Of Triple Threat Throwdown
Lee Fisher International: The Joy of Fishing Before You Go Fishing. Photo Courtesy of Lee Fisher International
Calling all Florida saltwater angle [...]
Miami Man Cited For Illegal Hogfish Possession In Islamorada
Marine Deputy Jason Farr
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A Miami man was cited Sunday for possessing an undersized and out-of-season hogfish in Islamorada. [...]
Fort De Soto Park’s North Beach Reopens After Hurricane Recovery
Fort De Soto (Visit Florida)
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Fort De Soto Park's North Beach will reopen to the public on Monday, February 17th, marking a [...]
Key Largo Man Cited For Illegal Parrotfish Harvest: Monroe County Sheriff
Marine Deputy Luis Guiardinu
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A Key Largo man was cited Wednesday for illegally harvesting a parrotfish. Marine Deputy Luis G [...]
Gov. DeSantis Proposes Ending ‘Intrusive’ Boat Safety Inspections In Florida
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a legislative proposal on Wednesday aimed at curbing what he ca [...]