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FWC Seeks Public Input On Modernizing Florida’s Wildlife Trapping Regulations
Raccoon Sleeping (Unsplash
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting Florida residents to participate in a series of [...]
Beat The Buzz: Hillsborough County Launches Free Mosquitofish Giveaways Ahead Of Rainy Season
Mosquito (File)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County braces for the summer rainy season and the inevitable surge in mosquito populatio [...]
Blue-Green Algae Detected In Polk County Lakes: Residents Urged Caution
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) issued an alert today, April 21, 202 [...]
Lauderhill Man Arrested, Sunrise Woman Cited In Florida Keys Wildlife Stop
Handcuff (File)
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A late-night traffic stop in the Florida Keys on Friday resulted in the arrest of a Lauderhill man and a cou [...]
Red Tide Update: Background Levels Detected in Northwest Florida, Southwest And East Coasts Clear
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (F [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Congratulates Winners Of 2025 NASP State Tournament
The second-place team gathers on the winners’ podium holding a check for $5,000, a prize bow, and a trophy.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserv [...]
Don’t Blame The Gator: Risky Human Behavior Drives Most Bites, Study Reveals
Florida Alligator (TFP)
Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking [...]
High-Rise Havens: FWC Thanks Florida Building Owners As Shorebirds Swap Beaches For Rooftops
FWC: Florida Building Owners Provide Rooftop-Nesting Habitat For Shorebirds
As Florida's shorebird nesting season gets underway, the Florida Fish [...]
Miami Man Cited For Possessing Undersized Snapper In Islamorada
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Marine Deputy Jason Farr
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A Miami man faces a mandatory court appearance after being cited for [...]
Seven-Foot Gator, With A Limp, Removed From Florida Backyard After Causing Concern
Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Corporal Christopher Buckley and a seasoned gator trapper. (MCSO)
A seven-foot alligator sporting a noticeab [...]