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Andrew Walker, who lives in Sarasota, is scheduled to start with the foundation on May 31.
Read More »Wildlife Commission Sets Sights On Another Bear Hunt
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to hold another bear hunt. The first hunt after two decades, held in October 2015, was highly controversial and another bear hunt could draw protest from opponents.
Read More »Petition To Make Bears An Endangered Species Will Move Forward
Bears were a threatened species until 2012, when population was thought to be around 3,000. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will determine their endangered species status.
Read More »Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leaves Void ‘That Will Never Be Filled’
Brandee Smith's funeral is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. in Palatka.
Read More »Florida Fishers To Get License Pass This Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday's program is one of four free-fishing weekends — two freshwater, two saltwater — the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers each year.
Read More »Florida Gov. Scott Signs 33 Bills Into Law
Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed the 33 bills into law, according to a news release from his office.
Read More »Residents, Mining Reps Debate Proposed Union County Mine; Vote Set For March 21
The fate of a proposed Union County phosphate mine will be decided later this month. Commissioners will decide whether to approve or deny banning all mining permits for one year.
Read More »Mining Company Promises Innovation; Protesters Stand Ground
The company would create 181 jobs; it would also mine more than 7,000 acres of rural land over the next 20 to 30 years. With a vote from the Union County Board of Commissioners fast approaching, residents plan to protest until the bitter end.
Read More »Officials Advising Cedar Key Boaters To Stay Back From Birds
Cedar Key is home to the second largest migratory site for American oystercatchers, and their resting sites are at risk from boaters getting too close or causing big wakes.
Read More »Florida Hunters’ Personal Info Remains Public, Senators Rule
The Rules Committee voted 5-4 to reject a measure (SB 1364) that would have created a public-records exemption for personal information — such as names, dates of birth, addresses and telephone numbers — of people getting hunting licenses from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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