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Apply for alligator hunting permits on May 5

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications May 5 for a chance to ...

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FWC reports encouraging news for Florida panthers

 With spring in full bloom, some positive signs have emerged about Florida's endangered panther. Biologists with the Florida ...

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Warm weather means active alligators and crocodiles

The onset of warm weather in the spring is when Florida's native crocodilians start getting active, and the ...

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Health officials urge caution handling fish killed by cold

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The cold snap from earlier this monthr has left hundreds of fish dead and ...

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Cold weather causes massive fish kill along beach, Indian River

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- The extended cold snap has led to reports of hundreds of dead fish and ...

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429 manatee deaths recorded in 2009

TALLAHASSEE -- Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute documented ...

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FWC seeks good homes for unwanted nonnative pets

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces another Pet Amnesty Day at the Miami MetroZoo on ...

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Sebastian’s Buoy Bait Shop faces setback after bait boat swamped

SEBASTIAN -- Buoy Bait Shop owner Matt Leonard, of Sebastian, is picking up the pieces of his 24-foot ...

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FWC opens python captures to licensed hunters on South Florida WMAs

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Big Cypress National Preserve will implement a program to ...

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FWC seeks hunters to complete deer rut survey

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to hear from hunters around the state regarding "when" ...

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FWC extends timeline for new rules on imperiled species listing

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) met with stakeholders on Tuesday to seek assistance with the ...

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Car runs over 9-foot alligator

SEBASTIAN INLET -- A 9-foot alligator was struck by a car and maimed late Monday night on Highway A-1-A just south ...