1 day agoLawmakers put reins on boating inspectionsA bill sent to the governor would block law enforcement from boarding vessels without probable cause.…By News Service of Florida
April 29, 2025Senate approves restrictions on ‘intrusive’ boating checksBut chances of the proposal becoming law are in doubt because the House has not acted.…By News Service of Florida
April 28, 2025Learn about oyster harvesting Tuesday in St. AugustineFWC is traveling the state to talk about existing regulations and how they might change. …By Noah Hertz
April 1, 2025Final missing child found, 10 days after boat capsizedTwo adults and two children died after the boat capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax, Chris Will - News4Jax, Caleb Yauger - News4Jax, Aleesia Hatcher - News4Jax and Marcela Camargo - News4Jax
March 20, 2025FWC seeks comments about proposal for black bear huntingThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a series of virtual meetings about bear hunting.…By WGCU
December 11, 2024Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decadeThe state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 24, 2024DeSantis signs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bearsStarting July 1, people can shoot bears to defend themselves or property. Opponents are considering legal action to halt the…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
April 1, 2024Watch out: Gator mating season is approachingAlligator “courtship” begins in early April, followed by mating season in May or June. Gators can become more aggressive at…By Ashley Harding - News4Jax
March 19, 2024Sea turtle nesting season arrives on Florida’s coastsPeople can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting…By WGCU