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Opponents argue that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions. They called for continuing to use non-lethal options.

Florida wildlife officials will get an update next week on the state’s black bear management plan.

The FWC’s action brings Florida in line with federal regulations protecting oceanic whitetip sharks.

160 acres of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Osceola County could be exchanged for 1,550 acres in the region.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials hope it could be a sign “we're on the tail end of this event.”

Wildlife officials have not found any other deer infected with fatal chronic wasting disease after one last year.

The governor’s office said the state is sending helicopters, boards, aircraft and drones to South Florida as well.

The Florida House on Thursday passed a controversial proposal aimed at allowing people to kill bears in self-defense.

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials confirmed Thursday that the state won’t hold a bear hunt this year.

After Florida’s first recorded case of the contagious chronic wasting disease fatal to deer, wildlife officials said other cases are likely.

Florida wildlife officials approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather.