Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission

The changes in protection zones would ensure speed zones are consistent with the changes seen in a manatee distribution survey, especially extending some zones west toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Manatees and sea turtles are vulnerable to cold snaps like the Arctic blasts this month as cold air can drop the temperature of shallow water along Southwest Florida’s by 2 degrees every day.

The last day to buy a discounted fishing or hunting license is Jan. 3.

The proposals are expected to be completed by a May commission meeting, giving staff members time to compile data from ongoing studies about bear populations and gather more public input.

FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 fleet shipwrecks originally found off Florida's Treasure Coast.

Gov. DeSantis signs order making many hunting and fishing licenses 50% off through Jan. 3.

FWC is helping local law enforcement to identify and recover derelict boats from the storm.

The organism that causes red tide, was detected in 49 samples along the coast of Southwest Florida. But bloom-level concentrations were present in just nine samples.

Florida black bears are beginning to increase their activity as fall descends on Southwest Florida.

Ronald Kiger will take home $10,000. The challenge was set up to allow hunters to humanely kill and remove the invasive snakes from the designated competition areas during a 10-day period.

Largemouth bass in Florida are now their own species, and bear a different name: The Florida bass.

Life jackets worn at all times would lessen possible tragedy, officials say. Alcohol or drug use played a role in 23% of fatalities last year, which is up 10% from 2022.