Tag: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Manatee needs rescue after beaching herself after mating chase

A manatee in heat became stuck at the south end of the island Friday night, after a herd of male manatees chased her onto the beach. The situation began ealier Friday, when too many...

Recreational gag grouper season open Sept. 1-30 consistent with NOAA

At its August meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2026 recreational season for gag grouper in state waters of the Gulf,...

County leads in manatee deaths due to cold

Lee County has the highest total number of manatee deaths in the state for 2026 so far, according to newly released preliminary manatee mortality data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife...

Python Challenge win

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners announced the results and winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, an event intended to raise awareness about invasive species...

Judge takes on snapper rules

A proposed turnover of all red snapper fishing control to the state was halted by a federal judge last week, just before Memorial Day weekend. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Department press...

FWC, local units to ensure safety at sandbar party

This Saturday, May 23, Uncle Don’s Boca H2O Music Festival will be held on the water off the sandbar between Gasparilla Island and Placida. The concert is put together by Big Boy Toyz Expo. The...

Reminder on rooftop nesting shorebirds across Florida’s coast

While shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along Florida’s coasts, species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers also use gravel...

Lionfish challenge

The Florida FWC 2026 Lionfish Challenge begins Friday, May 22 and runs through Monday, Sept. 14. with new categories and prize opportunities. The tournament is open to everyone and free to...

Grouper rules

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a series of in-person public workshops and one virtual webinar to gather input from stakeholders that will help shape the gag...

Grant clears Charlotte’s 37 canal miles

February 5, 2026
Arlene Hall
News, Sports & Outdoors

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will assist Charlotte County in cleaning out the 37 miles of canal including in the Placida, Grove City and Englewood areas. That, and electric...