WUFT News

State Looks For More Hunters, Anglers

July 11, 2017 Government and politics 0

The number of people buying hunting and fishing licenses hasn't kept pace with population growth in the state, and wildlife officials are concerned that could impact the future management of public lands. Wildlife officials say they need more hunters and anglers to help cover costs of running state programs.

Florida Opens Large Stretch Of Gulf Coast For Scalloping

July 3, 2017 Environment, State of Florida 0

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission opened an area from St. Vincent Island in Franklin County to the Pasco and Hernando County line to recreational scalloping over the weekend.

This High School Senior’s Family Was Deported During A Trip To The Beach

May 5, 2017 State of Florida 0

In June, Sebastian will graduate high school and enlist into the United States Marines Corps, but his family won’t be there to watch.

Reptile Handler’s Apprentice Charged In Escape Of Ocala Pet Cobra

April 20, 2017 The Rundown 0

The apprentice to a reptile handler has been charged with a misdemeanor weeks after a tan and yellow monocle cobra escaped from its enclosure in an Ocala home.

As Alligator Activity Increases, Officials Give Tips On Avoiding Conflicts

April 13, 2017 Environment 0

With rising spring temperatures, wildlife officials are warning of increased activity from the American alligator — and they're giving tips for how to avoid conflicts: swimming in designated areas, keeping dogs on leashes, and maintaining a distance when an alligator is spotted.

State Ready To Take Another Look At Bears

April 10, 2017 The Rundown 0

Florida game officials will get an update next week on the state's growing black bear population, a discussion animal-rights supporters contend is a first step toward holding a hunt later this year.

Vegetation, Alligators At Lochloosa Lake Have Homeowner Worried

April 7, 2017 Environment 1

After a 2012 drought, Alachua County's Lochaloosa Lake water levels dropped, and resident Marc Wilson noticed new vegetation taking over the shoreline. He's now wrestling with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to get it cleaned up.

Rain Pulls North Central Florida Out Of Severe Drought

April 6, 2017 Weather 0

This week's rainfall has pulled all of North Central Florida out of severe drought, but some areas remain in a moderate drought.

Explore Florida: A Geocaching Challenge

March 30, 2017 State of Florida 0

Newberry’s Bell Ridge Longleaf Wildlife and Environmental Area doesn’t usually have a lot of guests, evidenced by the lack of footprints and overgrowth of grass on its trails. But this year may see a significant increase in attendance for a unique reason. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is celebrating …