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 ...
Endangered Florida panther faces dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic
In January, an endangered Florida panther known as UCFP479 became the first to die this year in a vehicle collision along a ...
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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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 ...
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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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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 Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). While the red tide organism, ...
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 ...
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Florida wildlife refuges are being hit by federal job cuts
The toll to Florida parks and wilderness lands amid sweeping federal job cuts includes at least six biologists and other ...
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Wildlife officials propose eating invasive nutria to protect Florida’s natural resources
Save a swamp. Sauté a nutria. Wildlife officials are proposing a special way of dealing with an invasive species wreaking havoc<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
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Florida refuges hit by federal job cuts: 'We're holding our breath to hang on to what we have.'
The toll to South Florida parks and wilderness lands amid sweeping federal job cuts includes at least six biologists and ...