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Florida Gov. DeSantis, Cabinet Approve Land Deals
Source: FWC
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Monday approved plans to spend more than $46 million to help keep from development 21,000 a [...]
As Spring Breakers Flock To Florida, FWC Reminds Them To Have Fun, But Be Safe Boating
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
Spring breakers from around the country have begun flocking to the Sunshine State and the Florida Fish [...]
Nesting Season Arrives On Florida’s Coasts For Sea Turtles And Waterbirds
Source: FWC
Nesting season has started for both sea turtles and waterbirds in the Sunshine State. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commi [...]
FWC Hosts Annual Florida WildQuest Event, April 28-May 7
Florida WildQuest 2023 (Source: FWC)
Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for Florida WildQuest 2023. Florida resident [...]
Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association Cancels ‘IRB BeachFest’ Due To Red Tide
NOAA is forecasting a HIGH risk of respiratory irritation from Karenia brevis (red tide) at some beaches in CHARLOTTE, MANATEE, PINELLAS & SARASO [...]
Florida Senators Back Mangrove, Reef Projects
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The Florida Senate is moving forward with proposals to better protect mangrove forests and clean up waters where millions of used [...]
Report Horseshoe Crab Sightings In Florida To FWC For Science
Source: FWC
It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Cons [...]
Gulf Marine Repair To Host Special Awards Ceremony
Gulf Marine Repair (File Photo)
TAMPA, Fla. - Gulf Marine Repair, a full-service shipyard located in Tampa, will host an awards ceremony and lunch [...]
FWC Continues To Monitor Avian Influenza Across Florida
Muscovy Duck, FWC photo/Tim Donovan
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to [...]
Gray Triggerfish, Spotted Seatrout Open For Recreational Harvest In Florida March 1
Source: FWC
The following species will open to recreational harvest March 1.
Gray triggerfish opens in Gulf state and federal waters.
If you [...]