Newberry teen dies in hunting accident
Dec 9, 2024
Victim transported to UF Health Shands Hospital after firearm accidentally discharged.
Tags: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Newberry teen dies in hunting accident
Victim transported to UF Health Shands Hospital after firearm accidentally discharged.
FWC: Manatees are on the move – go slow and look out below
Nov 4, 2024
Boaters and watercraft operators required to slow down as manatees return to warmer water sites.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend
Aug 2, 2024
Storm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
FWC: Tips on how to safely co-exist with alligators
Mar 22, 2024
Alligators increase activity and visibility as weather warms.
FWC: Wildlife is more active in spring
Mar 13, 2024
Several species of wildlife migrate, breed, feed and nest during springtime months.
Alachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment
Feb 22, 2024
Lake has too many nutrients, according to the state.
Audubon Society adds tracking to help Florida kestrels
Dec 21, 2023
Society has built, installed hundreds of nesting boxes.
UF keeps track of recent rise in bird flu across U.S.
Dec 20, 2023
Virus is widespread in wild birds with sporadic outbreaks in poultry operations.
Lake Butler man arrested for shooting three dogs
Dec 20, 2023
Suspect allegedly shot hunting dogs, killing two.
Alachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting
Dec 6, 2023
Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park to celebrate addition to state wildlife list
Nov 7, 2023
Event includes tours, sign unveiling and scavenger hunt.
Man stabbed in alleged Lake City robbery
Nov 1, 2023
Incident occurred Wednesday morning at Sago Glen.
Florida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50%
Oct 14, 2023
Discounted rates start Saturday.
FWC names Sweetwater Wetlands among top wildlife trails
Sep 12, 2023
Gainesville park listed to Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
FWC kicks off boating enforcement weekend
Jun 30, 2023
Operation Dry Water aims at impaired operators.
FWC issues chronic wasting disease emergency order
Jun 20, 2023
Action stems from Holmes County deer found with disease.
UF researchers look at what’s below the surface
May 28, 2023
Scientific expedition examines humans’ impact on Florida Everglades.
FWC names Levy County squad 2023 Team of Year
May 18, 2023
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission honors area squad.
FWC to hold WildQuest scavenger hunt
Apr 25, 2023
Participants can play using phone app throughout Florida's Wildlife Management Areas.
Bishop Middle builds community through exploration
Mar 31, 2023
Student and their families engage hands-on science at STEAM event.
Fishing report: Tournaments on Orange, Lochloosa
Jan 28, 2023
Fishermen flock to Jan. 21 bass competitions.
FWC releases bald eagle back into wild
Jan 10, 2023
Injured bird undergoes successful treatment at UF College of Veterinary.