Environment

LAKE HAMILTON, FL – (April 17, 2026) – The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is cautioning residents and…

HARDEE COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, which also oversees public health services for Hardee…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting the public to participate in the 10th annual Gopher Tortoise…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents that bat maternity season in Florida begins April 16…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is urging boaters to slow down and stay alert as manatees begin their…

TALLAHASSEE, FL — As spring arrives, Florida’s black bears are emerging from winter dens and becoming more active. The Florida…

LAKE COUNTY, FL— Lake County officials have lifted the countywide burn ban, effective Friday, March 20, 2026. Lake County Fire…

Florida’s sea turtle nesting season has begun, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Florida’s shorelines serve…

With Florida’s annual bat maternity season set to begin in just over a month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has stocked nearly 300,000 Florida bass into Lake George, located in the…