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Understanding Shark Attacks In Florida And Mitigating Risks
Beachgoers at Florida's Navarre Beach Monday were treated to a very special experience. A shark was following a school of fish that brought it close [...]
FWC: Prized Pink-Tagged Bass Are Swimming In These Florida Waters
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Trophy [...]
Florida House Passes Bill To Allow Self-Defense Bear Killings
Florida Black Bear (File)
The Florida House on Thursday passed a controversial proposal aimed at allowing people to kill bears in self-defense.
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Exploring The Mysteries Of Florida: Cave Diving
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs (Florida Parks)
Florida is known for its stunning natural beauty, and one of its hidden treasures lies beneath the surf [...]
Florida Self-Defense Bear Kill Bill Heads To House Floor
Florida Black Bear (File)
A proposal aimed at allowing people to kill bears in self-defense is headed to the House floor. The House Infrastructure [...]
Recreational Harvest Of Snook For Most Of Florida’s East Coast To Open Feb. 1
Atlantic Snook Florida (File)
The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon, and Southeast management regions will open [...]
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. [...]