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FWC Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Springs Protection Zone For Weeki Wachee Spring
Source: FWC
WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. - At its May Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed boating and w [...]
‘Gator Boys’ Star Tre Huntoon Helps Deputy Wrangle Florida Alligator
Source: MCSO
Here in Florida, our men and women in uniform never know what they will encounter when responding to a call. In this case, a deputy f [...]
FWC Reports No Boating Accident Fatalities Over Memorial Day Weekend In Florida
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers had one main objective over Memorial D [...]
Reel In Some Florida Fun On License-Free Fishing Weekends In June
Source: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors to go fishing during two license-fr [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Water Resources And Conservation Support Legislation
Conservation Water Area, Lithia (File Photo)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1379 on Tuesday to bolster his landmark common s [...]
Florida Spring Brings Out The Bears. What You Should Do.
Source: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that juvenile black bears are starting to leave th [...]
Florida Woman Recovering After Being Bit Venomous Snake
TFP File Photo
A Florida woman is recovering after being bitten by a venomous snake on May 19 in North Port.
According to NBC2, Sierra Lynn, 21 [...]
Recreational Harvest Of Gray Triggerfish Closes In Florida Gulf Waters On June 1
TFP File Photo (FWC)
The recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes June 1 and will remain closed [...]
VIDEO: Celebrate And Educate On National Alligator Day In Florida
Florida Alligator Bellowing (TFP PHOTO)
National Alligator Day is celebrated on May 29th each year and is a day to educate the public about alliga [...]
$30,000 In Prizes; The 2023 Florida Python Challenge Registration Now Open
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® is now open.
Partici [...]