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FWC believes bear spotted in St. Augustine ‘has moved out of the area,’ police say
A bear is still on the loose somewhere in or near St. Augustine, but neither the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
Florida bear attack: What to know about FWC wildlife necropsy facility in Gainesville
Officials said the dead bear was transported to Gainesville for testing, but did not confirm it was the bear involved in the ...
Kangaroo on the loose in Osceola County found safe, FWC searching for owner
A kangaroo seen on the loose in Osceola County is safe in a facility. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to multiple calls in St. Cloud around 5 p.m. Monday. FWC says ...
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FWC has proposed a three-week bear hunt in December. A local animal activist warns against a ‘trophy hunt’
In response to what Florida officials have referred to as the state’s “most successful conservation efforts,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has begun creating proposals for a ...
Cape Coral man accused of shooting, killing alligator in Bokeelia, FWC says
A Cape Coral man faces charges stemming from an April incident where authorities say he killed an alligator. On April 18, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested ...
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FWC and Governor Ron DeSantis Announce Record 126- Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season ...
State Senate confirms Barreto as FWC chair, despite dozens urging senators to block his bid
The vote was 31-7 to confirm the Miami-Dade developer and lobbyist as head of the state agency protecting Florida’s waterways ...
Applications for Florida statewide alligator hunt open now
Wildlife officials opened applications for alligator hunting permits for two different programs open to residents and ...