Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission adopts 'Gulf of America' name change
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the latest Florida agency to announce plans to implement the name ...
Florida wildlife officials looking at possibility of restarting bear hunting across state
FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public meeting ...
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Another Florida Panther Killed In Vehicle Collision
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has reported the death of a 10.5-year-old female Florida panther, ...
‘Gulf of America’ now on all FWC commission materials
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America.
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Florida considers lifting bear hunting ban after nearly a decade
By Michelle Meredith Click here for updates on this story Florida (WESH) — Florida officials are considering lifting a nearly decade-long ban on bear hunting, which has ignited a heated debate among ...
Hitting the beach this weekend? No red tide, plus sunny weather in Sarasota and Manatee
Latest water samples look good for Sarasota, Manatee coast, and weather forecast calls for sun and pleasant temperatures.
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Red Tide Update: Low Concentrations Persist Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Florida's Gulf Coast continues to experience low levels of red tide, according to the latest update from the Florida Fish and ...
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Feds say Florida manatee will not be declared an endangered species
Florida's manatees will likely remain a threatened species. Federal environmental regulators won't recommended increasing their protections as an endangered species.
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Lori Berman files legislation to improve Florida’s water quality
Berman's new measure aims to reduce toxic compounds such as lead in Florida's drinking water to reduce adverse health effects ...
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Should Silver Glen Springs be protected from boaters? The debate rages on.
At a public meeting in Astor on Feb. 20, a representative of the FWC gave a detailed presentation, showing examples of ...
Home sweet burrow: Cape Coral secures protected land for burrowing owls
The Cape Coral City Council has approved the purchase of the first five lots under the Burrowing Owl Habitat Protection Grant, a $900,000 initiative aimed at preserving the city's official bird.
FWC discusses plan to authorize regulated black bear hunting
Sheriff A.J. Smith was instrumental in getting the black bear law passed during last year’s legislative session. Bears have been encroaching into ...