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Red tide continues to plague Southwest Florida, with high concentrations of the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in multiple water samples. Over the past week, K. brevis was found in 125 samples collected from Northwest and Southwest Florida, with bloom concentrations observed in 24 samples…
Read More Red Tide Blooms Persist In Southwest Florida, Fish Kills And Respiratory Issues Reported
Florida Sea Grant’s innovative fishing education programs have been honored with a national award for their outstanding contributions to marine conservation. The Florida Friendly Fishing Guide (FFFG) and Florida Friendly Angler (FFA) programs received the prestigious Superior Outreach Programming Team Award from the Sea Grant…
Read More Florida Sea Grant’s Fishing Programs Reel In National Recognition For Conservation Efforts
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A German tourist died Sunday morning following a diving incident at the popular Christ of the Abyss dive site off Key Largo in the Florida Keys. 59-year-old Vitaliy Demchuk was diving with Amoray Dive Resort when he lost consciousness in the…
Read More German Tourist Dies In Diving Incident In The Florida Keys
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Miami man was cited Sunday for catching an undersized yellowtail snapper in Islamorada. Around 12:24 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Nelson Sanchez was patrolling near Whale Harbor Bridge when he observed 43-year-old Lester Roque Quintana with the undersized fish. Quintana…
Read More Miami Man Cited For Undersized Snapper In Islamorada: Monroe County Sheriff
Red tide continues to be a concern in Southwest Florida, with the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in numerous water samples over the past week. While Northwest and East Coast Florida remain clear of red tide for now, Southwest Florida is experiencing varying levels of…
Read More Red Tide Update: Blooms Persist In Southwest Florida
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) is warning residents and visitors about the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Cannon at the boat ramp. This alert follows water sample testing conducted on November 12, 2024, which…
Read More Blue-Green Algae Alert Issued For Lake Cannon Boat Ramp In Winter Haven
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confirmed the presence of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, in Southwest Florida. Significant concentrations of this harmful algae have been detected in samples from Manatee and Sarasota counties. Satellite imagery reveals a large offshore bloom…
Read More Red Tide Detected In Southwest Florida
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Two men from Homestead are facing legal trouble after being caught with undersized fish on Tuesday. Middle Keys Marine Deputy Luis Guiardinu stopped Yuliesky De Leon Martinez, 40, and Yusiel Urdanivia Almedia, 35, on the Channel Five Bridge around noon. During…
Read More South Florida Anglers Reel In Court Date For Undersized Catch: Monroe County Sheriff
When it comes to owning firearms, having a secure and well-maintained gun safe is vital. Gun safes are essential for keeping weapons out of the wrong hands and promoting safety at home and elsewhere. The gun safe industry is growing, with improvements that address both…
Read More Gun Safe Maintenance Strategies For Long-Lasting Security
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has reported the death of a 2-year-old female Florida panther. The panther’s remains were found on Corkscrew Road in Collier County on November 8th, and it is suspected that she was struck by a vehicle. Sadly, vehicle…
Read More Florida Panther Killed In Vehicle Collision