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Florida Gov. DeSantis Touts Record-Breaking Success Of Great Outdoors Initiative
Florida Fishing (File)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Thursday the record-breaking success of his three-month Great Outdoors Initiative [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Awards $20 Million For Water Quality Improvement In Biscayne Bay
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $20 million through the Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Gr [...]
Florida Senators OK Proposal On Shooting Bears
Florida Black Bear (File)
People would be allowed to kill bears on their property without permits if they feel threatened but would face more rule [...]
St. Johns River Blue Crab Trap Closure Starts Jan. 16
Blue Crab (FWC)
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters of the St. Johns River system must be removed from the water before Jan. [...]
13-FT White Shark Weighing Nearly 1,500 Pounds Pings Off The Florida Coast
White Shark Breton (OCEARCH)
Florida is renowned for its diverse marine ecosystem, attracting both nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. On [...]
FWC Completes Habitat Restoration At Warm Mineral Springs In Sarasota County
FWC completes habitat restoration at Warm Mineral Springs. Photo by Katie Bryden
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has s [...]
Recreational Harvest Of Shallow Water Grouper In Florida Atlantic Waters Closed Jan. 1
Shallow Water Grouper: Safmc.Net
Recreational harvest of shallow water grouper closed in Atlantic state waters (including all state waters of Monr [...]
Florida Tops List Of America’s ‘Most Stunning’ Botanical Gardens
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee, Florida (ABMG)
Pergola and pavilion designers at Pergola Kits USA, analyzed the number of Trip [...]
Recreational Harvest Of Gulf Gray Triggerfish Closes Jan. 1 In Florida
Gray Triggerfish (File)
Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Gulf state waters on Jan. 1, 2024. Harvest will open on March 1, 20 [...]
Living In Harmony With Florida Black Bears
Florida Black Bear (FWC)
Florida is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the majestic Florida black bear. These fascinating creatures ha [...]