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Florida conservation commission takes right approach on bear hunt | Letters
I don’t hunt, and I don’t live anywhere near bears. However, I appreciate the effort put forth by the Florida Fish and ...
FWC needs to finalize Florida black bear hunt. Should state allow it? Vote in our poll
Florida black bear hunting is illegal, but this regulated season could allow for 187 black bears to be killed.
Federal court refuses to halt Florida manatee requirements
A divided federal appeals court Tuesday refused to halt a district judge’s order that requires the Florida Department of ...
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19-year-old Orioles minor-league player dies after jet skis collide head-on in Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. ( WFLA) — A minor-league player for the Baltimore Orioles who was involved in a head-on collision with jet ...
Court refuses to halt judge's order requiring Florida agency to protect manatees in Indian River Lagoon
A divided federal appeals court refused to halt a district judge's order that requires the Florida Department of ...
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Search for girl who disappeared while swimming at a Florida beach to end
Nearly one week after a 10-year-old girl disappeared while swimming at a beach in the Florida panhandle, first responders ...
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Catch of the Day: Florida dads fish for free this Father's Day weekend
Florida dads, grab your fishing rods, and maybe your kids, because the FWC is gifting the perfect excuse to hit the water ...
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Florida wildlife officials ask residents and visitors to report wild turkey sightings
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks Florida residents and ...
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission celebrates achievements
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in ...
‘It’s the Equivalent of Seeing Bigfoot.’ Anglers Catch Incredibly Rare Moonfish in Florida
Some Florida anglers caught a rare moonfish. The species is more associated with Hawaii and they're almost never caught in ...
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Florida board approves next steps toward proposed bear hunt
The public comment period ran for three hours, and more than 150 people spoke during the Ocala meeting. Donald Register of Lake City holds a sign in support of a bear hunt while attending a public ...