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Florida Gov. DeSantis Approves 10 Land And Conservation Easements, Acquires Over 17,000 Acres
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions to protect Florida’s natural environment.
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Florida Freshwater License-Free Fishing Weekend Is April 2-3
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors to go freshwater fishing during the two license-fr [...]
Florida FWC: Go Slow, Look Out Below; Manatees Need Your Help
As water temperatures warm, manatees naturally disperse from their winter habitats, traveling to other areas of the state and beyond. The Florida Fis [...]
“Stash Your Trash” Nesting Season Is Here For Florida Sea Turtles And Waterbirds
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles and waterbirds whil [...]
Florida Wildlife Officials On Lookout For Sick Turtles
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking members of the public to report freshwater turtles that appear sick, act strangely or [...]
Florida Tops 1 Million Recreational Boats
More than 1 million recreational boats are registered in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The agency [...]
Help Florida FWC Monitor Freshwater Turtle Die-Offs Due To Virus
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to study a fatal virus infecting freshwater turtles statewide and is asking the [...]
First-Timers Guide To Chartering A Fishing Boat In Florida
If you’re thinking of chartering a fishing boat in Tampa for the first time, you likely have a lot of questions. Any expert would tell you that if yo [...]
Florida Manatee Feeding Offers Relief, But Deaths Hit 400
Wildlife officials appeared optimistic Wednesday that an unusual feeding program for starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon has provided some r [...]
Join FWC For WildQuest, A Scavenger Hunt On Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas
In April, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host its second annual Florida WildQuest event, a fun, and family-friendly [...]