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FWC To Hold Virtual Meetings On Proposed Florida Black Bear Hunting Regulations
Stressed Florida Black Bear Was In No Mood For 'Selfies'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of virtual [...]
Florida’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway: Residents Urged To Help Protect Vulnerable Species
Sea turtle nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season begins along Florida's beaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Miami Man Cited For Illegal Spearfishing And Undersized Lobster In Florida Keys
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Jason Farr
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A 33-year-old Miami man has been cited for multiple wildlife violat [...]
Pasco Parks Announces Summer Day Camp Registration
Summer Camp Source: Unsplash
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Get ready for a summer of fun! Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) is e [...]
FWC Reminds Floridians To Be Aware Of Increased Wildlife Activity This Spring
Gopher Tortoise (FWC)
With the arrival of spring, Florida's diverse wildlife is experiencing a surge in activity, prompting the Florida Fish and W [...]
Alarming Bird Decline: 2025 State Of The Birds Report Calls For Urgent Conservation Action
Allen's Hummingbird by Zwazo James; Cornell Lab of Ornithology
A new report released at the 90th annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resour [...]
Florida Gears Up For Bat Maternity Season: Plan Now To Protect These Winged Wonders
Bat (FWC)
With Florida’s bat maternity season fast approaching, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging residents to [...]
Red Tide Update: Low Levels Detected In Southwest Florida, Monitoring Continues
Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water sample in the Gulf of America. (FWC)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (F [...]
Reel In The Fun: Florida Offers Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend
Florida Bass Fishing (TFP)
Get ready to cast your lines! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting its annual license [...]
Roads Remain Deadly For Florida’s Panthers: Another Fatal Collision
Florida Panther (FWC)
The remains of a 4-5-year-old male Florida panther were recovered on State Road 29 in Collier County on March 10, 2025, the [...]