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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Listen: Wrecked or sunken boats and other marine vessels can cause environmental hazards to marine life and pose threats to public safety. State legislators met Thursday to speak with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
Steve Nesbitt recalls his interest in birds was cultivated as a kid by his grandfather, a passionate birder.
Special gator hunting permits put on hold in Florida
A proposal would let five people hunt gators throughout the season in any management unit, on some public wetlands or on private land.
A proposed land swap could extend a highway through part of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Osceola County.
A highway is proposed through a wildlife conservation area in Osceola County
A proposed project would lead to a highway extension through part of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Osceola County.
The Scoop: Fri., October 6, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Jacksonville police beat man Last Friday, Le’Keian Woods was brutally beaten by Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers. His family joined his attorneys for a news conference this week. DeSantis campaigns in Tampa Governor Ron DeSantis campaigned...
Red tide reported off Pinellas, Manatee & Sarasota Counties outside of typical season
Red Tide is currently back in several Tampa Bay area coastal counties. But it’s outside of the typical season.
Florida wildlife officials approve manatee protections in Brevard County
Florida wildlife officials approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather.
671 manatees have died in Florida so far this year; here’s the breakdown by county
Florida had a reported 671 manatee deaths from Jan. 1 through last week. Pinellas County has the most in the Tampa Bay area with 25.
Two experts on Florida wildlife discuss proposed changes to the state’s trapping regulations
Two experts on Florida wildlife, Katherine McGill and Kate MacFall, discuss proposed changes to the state's trapping regulations
Governor’s nominee to the FWC was fined for speeding in a manatee protection zone
Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Albert Maury for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission; Maury was fined for speeding in a manatee zone.
The Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office has formally charged a man they say killed a 12-year-old girl while boating under the influence on the Alafia River in May. State Attorney Andrew Warren and the Florida...
