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Florida Red Tide Update: Organism Detected At Background Levels In Isolated Gulf Coast Samples
Red Tide (File)
While Florida's Gulf Coast remains largely clear of significant red tide activity, trace amounts of the organism Karenia brevis ha [...]
Four Florida Panthers Killed By Vehicles In Early May, FWC Data Shows
Florida Panther (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has updated its Panther Pulse webpage, revealing a troubling sta [...]
Black Bear Attack Marks Somber First In Florida History, Highlights Complex Coexistence
Florida Black Bear (File)
A recent fatal black bear attack in rural Collier County has brought the complexities of human-wildlife coexistence into [...]
Florida’s Untamed Trails: A Guide To The Best Off-Roading Adventures
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (Unsplash)
Florida, often known for its pristine beaches and theme parks, also harbors a wilder side, offering an array of c [...]
Polk County Cautions: Blue-Green Algae At Parker Crago Canal & Tiger Lake
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) has issued a cautionary advisory tod [...]
FWC Kills 3 Florida Bears Following Suspected Fatal Attack On Elderly Man In Collier County
FWC Kills Three Florida Black Bears Following Suspected Fatal Attack On Elderly Man In Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - Florida Fish and Wild [...]
Get Ready To Scallop! Florida’s Sports Coast Announces 40 Days Of Summer Fun In 2025
Scalloping - Courtesy Mike Winkles for Florida's Sports Coast (Pasco County, Fla.)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Florida's Sports Coast is buzzing with exc [...]
Florida Officials Urge Vigilance Against Arson During Arson Awareness Week
Wildfire (File)
As Florida observes Arson Awareness Week from May 4th to 10th, 2025, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Fo [...]
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)
The presence of the naturally occurring red tide organis [...]
Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report: May 3rd – 4th, 2025
Saltwater Fishing (Unsplash)
This weekend is shaping up to be a productive one across the Florida Gulf Coast as we move into May, a prime month fo [...]