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Florida Manatee Deaths Decline, But Starvation Remains A Concern
Florida Manatees (ZooTampa)
Florida's manatee population has seen a significant decrease in deaths this year compared to the record highs of 2021, [...]
Florida Panhandle Shark Attacks Prompt Cautious Return To Beaches
Shark (TFP File)
Three people were injured in two separate shark attacks on Friday, June 7th, along the beaches of Walton County in the Florida Pa [...]
Florida Gag Grouper Recreational Harvest Closes In Atlantic State Waters On June 15
Gag Grouper (FWC)
The recreational harvest of gag grouper in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including all state waters off Monroe County, clo [...]
Florida’s Wild Side: A Land Of Enchanting Encounters
Dolphin Diving (File)
Florida, the Sunshine State, isn't just a haven for sunbathers and beach lovers. It's a land teeming with diverse wildlife, [...]
Florida Bears Can Be Found In Unexpected Places. What You Should Do.
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual reminder that juvenile black bears mig [...]
Florida License-Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend Is June 8 And 9
Largemouth Bass (Provided By M.B.)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting another license-free freshwater fishing [...]
Florida DOH-Polk Lifts Blue-Green Algae Alerts For Lake Hancock, South Central, And Scott Lake-West
Blue-Green Algae (TFP File Photo)
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) lifted the health alerts issued on M [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Hosts Commercial Fishing Industry Summit
Commercial Fishing (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted Florida’s first Commercial Fishing Industry Summit in [...]
Florida Is The Ultimate Water Sports Destination In America, Followed By Texas And Michigan
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
New research has revealed that Florida is America’s best water sports destination.
Vacation rental [...]
Florida Lt. Gov. Nuñez Announces Registration Is Open For The 2024 Florida Python Challenge
Florida Python Challenge 2024
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced that registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge® is no [...]