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MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Hialeah man faces multiple charges after being caught with undersized fish and resisting arrest in Islamorada on Friday. Jorge Luis Vinent, 56, was spotted by a Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy attempting to conceal undersized mangrove snapper under a parking cone…
Read More Hialeah Man Arrested For Illegal Fishing And Resisting Arrest In Islamorada
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Two separate incidents on Wednesday resulted in citations for anglers possessing undersized mutton snapper in the Florida Keys. The first incident occurred around 1 p.m. near Mile Marker 73, where Juan Manuel Orozco Gonzalez, 62, of Miami Gardens, was cited for…
Read More Two Anglers Cited For Undersized Mutton Snapper In The Florida Keys
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Get ready to lace up your boots! Hillsborough County’s popular Hiking Spree returns for its ninth year, starting this Sunday, December 1st. This free program encourages residents to explore the county’s beautiful parks and preserves while getting some exercise and enjoying…
Read More Hillsborough County Hiking Spree Kicks Off Sunday, December 1st
The recreational flounder fishing season in Florida is set to reopen on December 1st. Anglers can look forward to heading out on the water and reeling in their catch. To ensure a successful fishing trip, remember the following regulations: READ: Two Anglers Face Penalties For…
Read More Flounder Fishing Season Returns To Florida On December 1st
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced an extension of the 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational fishing season, adding 17 extra days for anglers to enjoy Florida’s waters. This extension allows families and visitors to continue fishing for red snapper throughout the holiday season, coinciding with…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Extends Gulf Red Snapper Season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is celebrating a historic achievement in recreational fishing. Gregg Lewis has become the first-ever Grand Slam Master Angler in the Catch a Florida Memory program. This prestigious title recognizes Lewis’s dedication and skill in achieving all eight…
Read More Florida Angler Makes History As First-Ever Grand Slam Master Angler
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Two separate incidents in the Florida Keys have resulted in penalties for anglers violating fishing regulations. In the first case, Gabriel Bazail Lopez, 41, of Miami, was arrested after being found in possession of five undersized mutton snapper and fishing without…
Read More Two Anglers Face Penalties For Fish Violations In The Florida Keys
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