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When Boating In Florida, Go Slow And Look Out Below For Manatees
Florida Manatee. Source: TFP File Photo
Watching for manatees when boating in Florida is always important, but spring is an especially crucial tim [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Offers Tips To Safely Co-Exist With Alligators
Florida Alligator (TFP)
Alligators become more active and visible as the Sunshine State's temperatures warm. The American alligator is a conservat [...]
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Arrives Along Florida’s Coasts
Sea turtle nesting season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nes [...]
Florida Wildlife Is More Active In The Spring
Florida Deer (FWC)
With many wildlife species becoming more active this time of year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Where To Experience The Thrill Of Alligator Encounters In Florida
Florida Alligator (FWC)
Florida is known for its diverse wildlife, and one creature that captures the imagination of both locals and tourists alik [...]
Pasco County Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert For Dowling Lake
Blue-Green Algae (TFP File Photo)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has issued a Health Alert for the presenc [...]
Florida Wildlife Preserves: Exploring Nature’s Treasures
Florida Preserve At Sunset (Unsplash)
Florida, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant cities, is also home to a rich and diverse array of wild [...]
FWC Urges Florida Spring Break Boaters To Know The Safety Rules Of The Water
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
During this season, visitors from all over the nation swarm to the Fishing and Boating Capital of the W [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis To Get Bill On Shooting Bears
Florida Black Bear (File)
In an issue stemming from complaints about bears in Northwest Florida, the state House on Thursday gave final approval t [...]
FWC: Now Accepting Applications For The Annual School Fishing Club Program Grant
FWC: Now accepting applications for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant
The application period for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva [...]