The Boater Freedom Act (Senate Bill 1388), signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis introduces changes to Florida's boating ...

On Monday, a section of the waterway located in Juniper Springs Recreational Area within Ocala National Forest in Florida was ...

As National Safe Boating Week gets underway, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials are reminding ...

Florida wildlife officials next week will hear a proposal to create an annual “limited-entry” black bear hunt, with a ...

The Florida Legislature sent a bill to Gov. DeSantis adding more restrictions and stiffer penalties for owners of "dangerous ...

With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Floridians to hit the water, officials ...

Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida. Supporters say, in part, a hunt could help better manage bear ...

No FWC commissioner should want their legacy tied to a deeply unpopular and scientifically unjustified bear hunt ...

Florida Wildlife officials recognize that residents may see more bears this time of year because most have come out of ...

As boaters enjoy a day on the water, officers are keeping an eye out for their safety. “We’ll be out on the water making sure ...

In 2017, a Gulf Breeze man received non-life-threatening injuries in a bear attack similar to Thursday's. According to ...

The only justification the FWC [Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission] has given for having the hunt is to offer an ...