WINTER PARK, Fla. — Central Florida residents are growing more concerned about the coyote population across the state, with many saying they believe it is increasing. Many homeowners have reported ...

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.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — An arrest has been made in the Clearwater Ferry crash case that killed one and injured 10 others on the evening of April 27. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The latest sampling results from FWC show the red tide in our region following hurricanes Helene and Milton continues to push south. Professor emeritus Bob Weisburg has spent ...

FLORIDA — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner is reminding Floridians that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from homes or other buildings. Bats are protected in Florida, and ...

More than 500 non-native species have been reported in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Widlife Conservation Commission. The FWC stood before a Senate subcommittee this month to justify a ...

The governors of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina hope that means more Atlantic fishing days. FWC will start the process to take control of red snapper quotas from the South Atlantic Fishery ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) decommissioned an offshore patrol vessel after more than 50 years of service Wednesday. According to a release ...

GULF HARBORS, Fla. (WFLA) — The captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel were charged with illegally harvesting over 65 pounds of stone crab claws in Pasco County on Wednesday. According to ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting applications for the 2026 season to catch goliath grouper in state waters. This unique recreational opportunity is possible through ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A former Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission scientist is bringing a lawsuit here in Tallahassee at the federal courthouse, alleging that the state government violated her ...

FLORIDA (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has started accepting applications for the 2026 annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters.