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Florida Manatees Get Judicial Lifeline Amid Habitat Crisis
Florida Manatee. Source: TFP File Photo
A federal judge has issued a sweeping order mandating the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ( [...]
Traffic And Boating Advisory Issued For Memorial Day Weekend In The Florida Keys
Florida Boating (File)
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is advising residents and visitors to prepare for significant traf [...]
Red Tide Organism Detected At Background Levels In Southwest Florida
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
While conditions appear clear along Florida's coastlines [...]
FWC Soars To New Heights With Redesigned Great Florida Birding, Wildlife Trail Website
FWC Soars To New Heights With Redesigned Great Florida Birding, Wildlife Trail Website (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission [...]
Python Hunters Wanted: Registration Opens For 2025 Florida Python Challenge
Megan Angelis and Kyle Findley (By Kevin Pavlidis)
Calling all conservation enthusiasts and adventurous individuals! Registration is now open for [...]
FWC Memo Outlines Potential Black Bear Hunt In Florida Amid First Recorded Fatal Attack
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a memo providing the first detailed look at wha [...]
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Alligator Advisory Following Fatal Attack
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Issues Alligator Advisory Following Fatal Attack
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued an o [...]
Florida Gears Up For 10th Annual Lionfish Removal And Awareness Day, Festival
Lionfish (Unsplash)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is marking a decade of dedication to combating the invasive lionfi [...]
Florida Tarpon Season In Full Swing: FWC Urges Anglers To Follow Best Practices For Conservation
Tarpon photo courtesy of Dr. Aaron Adams.
Florida anglers are eagerly pursuing the mighty Silver King as tarpon season hits its peak across the st [...]
FWC Confirms First Fatal Black Bear Attack In Florida History
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has concluded its initial investigation, confirming the firs [...]