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Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin County through the northwestern portion of Taylor County, as well as Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa. Please…
Read More Florida Bay Scallop Season Opens July 1: Franklin-Jefferson, Portion Of Taylor, & Levy-Hernando Counties
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, PCSO Animal Control responded to Poyner Road in Polk City, in reference to a fight between a dog and a raccoon. The owner of the Tibetan terrier mix separated the two animals and dispatched the raccoon;…
Read More First Case Of Rabies Confirmed In Polk County
By Guest Columnist Kenneth Reaves When learning the ropes — and rods — of saltwater fishing, thorough preparation involves more than just a rich arsenal of gear and the appropriate attire. Open-water fishing is challenging and requires technique and prior research. If you’re embarking on…
Read More Florida Gone Coastal: Tips For Finding A Good Fishing Spot In Open Water
SPRING HILL, Fla. – The Hernando County Department of Public Works Waterways Division announces the temporary closure of the Hunters Lake boat ramp, located off of Kenlake Avenue in Spring Hill, due to low water levels. Waterways will continue to monitor water levels throughout the…
Read More Hunters Lake Boat Ramp Closed Due To Low Water Levels
The 2021 recreational bay scallop season from the Fenholloway River through the Suwannee River opens June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 6, 2021). This includes all state waters in Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County and includes the towns…
Read More Florida Bay Scallop Season Opens June 15 Between The Fenholloway And Suwannee Rivers
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and our coral reef restoration partners announce the recent successful outplanting of 1,152 coral colonies along Florida’s Coral Reef as part of the largest coordinated experimental outplanting effort in Florida…
Read More Reef-Wide Outplanting Of Corals Susceptible To Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Begins
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. -The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) is notifying the public of red tide blooms near Moody Point, Manbirtee Key, Camp Key, and Little Cockroach Island. Locations with health alert levels (>100,000 K. brevis cells/liter, respiratory irritation and probable fish…
Read More Red Tide Health Advisory For Lower And Middle Tampa Bay
Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the opening of registration for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge® which will be held July 9-18, 2021. Registration is now open and members of the public can take the online training and then compete to remove invasive Burmese pythons from…
Read More Governor DeSantis Announces 2021 Florida Python Challenge®
If you’re looking for a hunting opportunity this time of year, you might want to consider wild hog hunting. During spring and summer, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers public hunting opportunities for wild hog at 26 wildlife management areas across the…
Read More Florida FWC: Don’t Quit Hunting Just Because It’s Summer – Try Wild Hog Hunting Instead
The recreational red snapper season will start June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 28, closing July 29. “We are excited about Gov. DeSantis’ recent announcement of this year’s 55-day Gulf red snapper summer season, it is…
Read More Recreational Red Snapper Season Starts June 4 In Gulf State And Federal Waters Off Florida Coast