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FWC believes bear spotted in St. Augustine ‘has moved out of the area,’ police say
A bear is still on the loose somewhere in or near St. Augustine, but neither the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
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FWC: Three bears killed following suspected attack, which killed 89-year-old man
FWC says the agency shot and killed three bears overnight. DNA samples from the scene and the bears will be tested in ...
Florida bear attack: What to know about FWC wildlife necropsy facility in Gainesville
Officials said the dead bear was transported to Gainesville for testing, but did not confirm it was the bear involved in the ...
Cape Coral man accused of shooting, killing alligator in Bokeelia, FWC says
A Cape Coral man faces charges stemming from an April incident where authorities say he killed an alligator. On April 18, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested ...
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FWC has proposed a three-week bear hunt in December. A local animal activist warns against a ‘trophy hunt’
In response to what Florida officials have referred to as the state’s “most successful conservation efforts,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has begun creating proposals for a ...
Kangaroo on the loose in Osceola County found safe, FWC searching for owner
A kangaroo seen on the loose in Osceola County is safe in a facility. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to multiple calls in St. Cloud around 5 p.m. Monday. FWC says ...
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FWC and Governor Ron DeSantis Announce Record 126- Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season ...
Close encounters with Florida wildlife
Bear Hunt: St. Augustine Police and FWC are tracking a bear that has been spotted early today in Downtown and south ...