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Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to stop the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from making "intrusive" checks on boaters. | WFSU
1 day ago

Lawmakers put reins on boating inspections

A bill sent to the governor would block law enforcement from boarding vessels without probable cause.…

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April 29, 2025

Senate approves restrictions on ‘intrusive’ boating checks

But chances of the proposal becoming law are in doubt because the House has not acted.…

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Oysters can be found in waters from Alabama down through much of Florida. | Ben Sterns via Unsplash
April 28, 2025

Learn about oyster harvesting Tuesday in St. Augustine

FWC is traveling the state to talk about existing regulations and how they might change. …

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A missing child has been found after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River on Friday. | Osmeri Photography via News4Jax
April 1, 2025

Final missing child found, 10 days after boat capsized

Two adults and two children died after the boat capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…

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An adult Florida black bear and cub. | Jean Blom, Florida Wildlife Federation
March 20, 2025

FWC seeks comments about proposal for black bear hunting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a series of virtual meetings about bear hunting.…

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December 11, 2024

Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decade

The state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…

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June 24, 2024

DeSantis signs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bears

Starting July 1, people can shoot bears to defend themselves or property. Opponents are considering legal action to halt the…

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Alligators begin to get more active in April. | Gerald Herbert, AP
April 1, 2024

Watch out: Gator mating season is approaching

Alligator “courtship” begins in early April, followed by mating season in May or June. Gators can become more aggressive at…

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March 19, 2024

Sea turtle nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts

People can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting…