Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists recently captured and collared the heaviest Florida panther ever recorded, an adult male weighing 166 pounds, FWC announced. Typically, male Florida panthers …
Heaviest Florida Panther Ever Recorded Captured By Biologists Read More
MIAMI, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced initiatives at Miami‘s International Boat Show aimed at protecting “boater freedom,” which includes efforts to stop what he describes as “intrusive” and …
Florida Governor DeSantis: Stop Intrusive Boat Checks Read More
Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida – Florida’s sea turtles experienced a relatively large cold-stunning event in northern Florida last week. In the St. Joseph Bay …
1,200 Florida Sea Turtles Rescued During Cold Snap Read More
Green iguana in a tree. Credit: FWC MIAMI, Florida – A cold snap in Florida has led to an unusual phenomenon known as ‘falling iguana season,’ where iguanas, being cold-blooded, become …
FWC: Do Not Bring Falling Iguanas Inside During Florida Cold Snap Read More
Credit: FWC TAMPA, Florida – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is advising residents and visitors who come across wildlife stranded, displaced, or injured by Hurricane Helene not to …
FWC: Do Not Try To Rescue Wildlife After Hurricane Helene Read More
Credit: FWC FORT MYERS, Florida – Saturday, September 7, 2024, is a saltwater fishing license-free day, which means that Florida residents and non-residents can enjoy saltwater fishing with the license requirement …
Florida License-Free Saltwater Fishing September 7 Read More
Credit: FWC SARASOTA COUNTY, Florida – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is advising residents and visitors who come across wildlife stranded, displaced, or injured by Hurricane Debby …
FWC: Do Not Try To Rescue Wildlife After Hurricane Debby Read More
FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute biologists captured a crooked longnose gar (Lepisosteus osseus) while conducting an electrofishing survey at Silver Glen Springs in the Ocala National Forest.. Credit: FWC …
Florida Biologists Catch Crooked Fish Read More
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida – A Central Florida man had to have his arm amputated from the elbow down after he was attacked by an alligator early Sunday. According to the …
Florida Man’s Arm Amputated After Alligator Attack Read More
Credit: FWC ORLANDO, Florida – A Florida man allegedly shot at an alligator while illegally dumping tires on private property last month in Orange County, Florida. FWC officers began patrolling …
FWC: Florida Man Shot Alligator, Illegally Dumped Tires Read More