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FWC biologists assess Florida panther kittens. See adorable photos

Naples Daily News 24 Dec 2025
The FWC asks that you report and share sightings and evidence of a Florida panther with them ... of the peninsula and even into Georgia, its core population is found south of Lake Okeechobee, says FWC.
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While FWC is mum on black bear kills, Naples taxidermist has two from south Florida

News-Press - Fort Myers 22 Dec 2025
Some stuff comes from the northern states and then some are locals who send us stuff when they get something."FWC not sharing info about the black bear hunt ... The FWC is allowing bear hunting in four zones.
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Peacocks are victims of people who poison, drown, shoot, trap and run over on purpose

TCPalm 14 Dec 2025
Fort Pierce has nice beaches, events downtown and manatee-watching ... As a St ... Lucie ... Lucie and Indian River counties. I interviewed FWC officials and the unofficial, volunteer, peacock-loving caretakers in each county ... The FWC website also has information.
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FWC sinks 227-foot freight vessel to build new marine habitat (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

Public Technologies 12 Dec 2025
Following a derelict vessel investigation, the FWC hired a removal contractor, Resolve Marine Group, Inc., to remediate, relocate and reef the freighter ... A collaborative effort between FWC Law ...
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FWC: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget prioritizes Florida’s oyster reefs, manatees and Floridians' constitutional right to boat, fish, and hunt (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

Public Technologies 11 Dec 2025
"Since Governor DeSantis took office, his unwavering dedication to preserving Florida's natural resources has ensured our conservation legacy will thrive for generations to come," said FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto.
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FWC seeks local anglers for new black crappie research project at Tenoroc (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

Public Technologies 10 Dec 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting local anglers to take part in a new community science project designed to improve black crappie fishing at Tenoroc Public Use Area.
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Which World Cup teams will make their ‘base camp’ in DFW? It’s a process

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 10 Dec 2025
North Texas has five primary options for World Cup teams looking to make their base camp in North Texas. Here’s how they will choose ... .
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Authorities probe who operated boat that crashed in Fort Myers

News-Press - Fort Myers 02 Dec 2025
Two days after a racing-style boat crashed in the Caloosahatchee River, killing three and leaving a badly injured survivor, authorities said the man remains in critical but stable condition. Officer Bradley Johnson, spokesperson, confirmed on Dec ... 29.
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FWC PIO gives update on boat crash on Caloosahatchee River

Naples Daily News 30 Nov 2025
FWC PIO gives statement on boat crash on Caloosahatchee River in Florida that left one dead and one missing .
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FWC PIO gives update on boat crash that leaves 3 dead and one injured

Naples Daily News 30 Nov 2025
FWC PIO gives update on boat crash that leaves 3 dead and one in critical but stable condition .
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FWC says Nor-Tech boat flipped on river. Company is based in Cape Coral

News-Press - Fort Myers 30 Nov 2025
FWC PIO gives statement on boat crash that left one dead and one missing. FWC PIO gives statement on boat crash on Caloosahatchee River in Florida that left one dead and one missing ... 29 according to the FWC.
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Cape Coral boat crash. What happened? FWC provides video update

Naples Daily News 30 Nov 2025
FWC PIO gives statement on boat crash that left one dead and one missing. FWC PIO gives statement on boat crash on Caloosahatchee River in Florida that left one dead and one missing ... 30) ... An FWC spokesperson shared details of what happened on Nov ... 29.
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Lakeland, FWC investigating fish kill at Lake Hunter, which could have a chilling reason

The Ledger 20 Nov 2025
Hailee Seely, an FWC spokesperson, said the FWC's Freshwater Fisheries Management is working with the city to monitor the water conditions on Lake Hunter in light of the fish kill ... FWC staff plan to continue the monitor the lake for changes this time.
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Dog killed by crocodile, FWC urges Florida to be 'croc-wise.' What to know

TCPalm 19 Nov 2025
Here's how to safely live around the reptile that can grow up to 20 feet long.FWC urges Florida residents to be 'croc-wise' ... Don't misinterpret some behaviors exhibited by crocodiles, the FWC said.
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Miami Herald investigation of boat crash honored at Poynter gala. See the video

The Miami Herald 19 Nov 2025
The Herald’s investigation of the George Pino boat crash that killed a 17-year-old girl was recognized nationally by the Poynter Institute for its journalism impact ... .
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