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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
Anglers can expect pleasant conditions this weekend along the Gulf Coast with moderate temperatures and light winds. This should make for comfortable fishing both inshore and offshore. Inshore: READ: Miami Man Cited For Undersized Fish In The Florida Keys: Monroe County Sheriff Offshore: Tips: READ:…
Read More Florida Gulf Coast Weekend Fishing Report November 8-10, 2024
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Miami man was cited Thursday for catching undersized fish in the Florida Keys. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Luis Guiardinu was patrolling the Long Key Bridge around 4:10 PM when he discovered 21-year-old Nathanael Seth Farelo in possession of three undersized…
Read More Miami Man Cited For Undersized Fish In The Florida Keys: Monroe County Sheriff
In a decisive outcome on Election Day, a constitutional amendment safeguarding hunting and fishing rights passed with overwhelming support across the state. The measure, known as Amendment 2, garnered approval from over 67 percent of voters, surpassing the required 60 percent threshold to be enacted.…
Read More Florida Voters Approve Hunting, Fishing Rights Amendment With Strong Statewide Support
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Homestead man was cited Wednesday for catching an undersized snook in Key Largo. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Mario Marin was patrolling near Card Sound Bridge around 8:45 p.m. when he encountered 38-year-old Francisco Maikel Barranco Lopez in possession of a…
Read More Homestead Man Cited For Undersized Snook In Key Largo: Monroe County Sheriff
Get ready to celebrate Florida’s top anglers and their impressive bass catches at the FWC TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony! This exciting event, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), will take place on Saturday, November 16th at 5 p.m. at Bass…
Read More FWC TrophyCatch Hall Of Fame Ceremony: Nov 16th In Gainesville
Red tide continues to be detected in Southwest Florida, with varying concentrations reported in different counties. While bloom levels were not observed in samples collected over the past week, a large offshore patch of elevated chlorophyll, potentially containing red tide, persists from Pasco to Collier…
Read More Florida Red Tide Update: Offshore Bloom Persists, Nearshore Impacts Vary
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Tennessee woman was cited for possessing undersized fish in Marathon, Florida on Tuesday. Deputy Kevin Gonzalez observed Salley Anne Nelson, 46, with an undersized mutton snapper and an undersized mangrove snapper at the Quay boat ramp around 9:30 p.m. Nelson…
Read More Tennessee Woman Cited For Undersized Fish In The Florida Keys
Tropical Storm Rafael is gaining strength in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a hurricane soon, prompting hurricane warnings for the Cayman Islands and parts of Cuba. Latest Update: Rafael continues to show signs of strengthening, with improved structure and an eyewall developing.…
Read More Tropical Storm Rafael Intensifies, Hurricane Warnings Issued For Cayman Islands And Cuba
November is Manatee Awareness Month, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding everyone to be mindful of these gentle giants as they migrate to warmer waters for the winter. As temperatures drop, manatees seek out warmer waters, such as springs and…
Read More Florida Manatee Awareness Month: Go Slow And Look Down Below