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Going Down: Massive 227-Foot Freighter Sunk Off Florida Coast To Create New Reef
227-Foot Freighter Sunk Off Florida Coast (FWC)
A massive derelict freighter that spent a decade decaying in the Miami River has found a new purpo [...]
Florida Red Tide Alert: Blooms And Fish Kills Hit Northwest Waters
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
Red tide has resurfaced in the Panhandle, bringing bloom [...]
Endangered Florida Panther Killed In Glades County Crash
Florida Panther (FWC)
Another endangered Florida panther has been lost to the species' leading cause of death: vehicle collisions.
The Florida [...]
Paddle Out: North Port Launches New Kayak Adventures And Classes
Kayaking (Unsplash)
NORTH PORT, Fla. - Residents looking to explore North Port’s waterways have fresh options this winter, as the city’s Parks &am [...]
Red Tide Resurfaces: Blooms And Fish Kills Hit Florida Panhandle Waters
Red Tide (File)
While much of Florida’s coastline remains clear this week, the Panhandle is seeing a resurgence of Karenia brevis, the organism re [...]
Another Loss: Endangered Florida Panther Struck And Killed In Hendry County
Florida Panther (FWC)
A 5-to-6-year-old male Florida panther was found dead Tuesday in Hendry County, likely the victim of a vehicle collision.
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Health Alert Issued For Lake Thonotosassa After Algae Detected
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Health officials are urging residents and visitors to stay out of the water at Lake Tho [...]
Judge Clears Path For Florida Bear Hunt, Rejects ‘Stale Data’ Claims
Stressed Florida Black Bear Was In No Mood For 'Selfies'
A Leon County judge on Monday cleared the way for Florida’s first black bear hunt in a de [...]
Red Tide Blooms And Fish Kills Strike Northwest Florida Ahead Of Holiday
Biologists with Van Dorn water sampler offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. (FWC)
Just as residents and visitors prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, [...]
20 Hours Adrift: 4 Florida Men Rescued After Night Clinging To Capsized Hull
Money Well Wasted
Four fishermen, including a 90-year-old man, are recovering at Morton Plant Hospital today after surviving nearly 20 hours adrif [...]