The Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition created by FWC to encourage participants to remove pythons from seven ...

Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...

FWC biologists captured video of a great white shark off the Florida Gulf Coat in a "rare and thrilling sighting." ...

DeSantis' Florida Boater Freedom Initiative bans FWC vessel safety inspections that uncover BUI, boat safety and fishing ...

Two people were hospitalized after their boat struck a coral reef off the Florida Keys Saturday, May 17, 2025, according to ...

A key point of contention is the actual number of bears in Florida and the effectiveness of the proposed hunting regulations.

The FWC announced the dates for the annual snake hunt, the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. What to know on dates, prize money.

May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is moving forward with proposed amendments to black bear hunting ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching its 2025 Lionfish challenge on May 24, to help remove the ...

OCALA, Fla. - Florida is one step closer to a bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation voted four to one Wednesday in favor of the hunt in a preliminary vote. About 170 people spoke ...