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14 June 2026

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway Across Florida Beaches

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors to help protect sea turtles, shorebirds and…

Florida Python Challenge Returns in 2026 With $25,000 in Prizes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the return of the annual Florida Python Challenge™ for 2026, giving participants…

Lakeland Releases Test Results Following Fish Kill at Lake Hollingsworth

LAKELAND, FL – The City of Lakeland said water sample results received Tuesday showed that unidentified filamentous cyanobacteria, a type…

New FWC Rules Increase Oversight of Marine Species

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved final changes to its Marine Special Activity License program aimed at…

Florida Only Place Where Alligators and Crocodiles Coexist in the Wild

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sharing information to educate residents and visitors on the differences between American…

FWC Promotes Awareness of Threatened Gopher Tortoises

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

Bat Maternity Season Begins April 16 Across Florida

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

FWC Warns Against Unpermitted Watercraft Rentals

With spring underway and summer approaching, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors to…

FWC Sets New Size, Bag Limits for Gulf Lane Snapper

New recreational fishing regulations for Gulf lane snapper will take effect April 1, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife…

FWC Urges Residents to Prevent Bear Conflicts This Spring

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