Opponents had questioned whether the hunt was necessary, but they were unable to convince the courts to halt it.

FLORIDA — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has just released a memo shedding new light on what a proposed black bear hunt could look like in our state. The proposed rules outline ...

There was a time when iguanas were admired as novelties in Florida, roaming unmolested and being fed like stray cats. No ...

Mention lovebugs and you'll probably get quite a reaction from Florida residents. What 2026 may have in store.

Just 20 days earlier, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig had exploded, killing 11 people and igniting one of the worst environmental disasters in modern history. A pelican and a Northern gannet were the ...

Thanksgiving holiday was Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Black Friday was Nov. 28 and "Small Business Saturday" is Nov. 29. Prizes for Florida Lottery games must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In spite of opposition from wildlife advocates, the first black bear hunt in Florida since 2015, will run from Dec. 6 through Dec. 28, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Stacker compiled a list of the most commonly hunted migratory birds in Florida using data from a report released by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in August 2025. Duck and goose species are ranked ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it needs the hunters to help them control the bear population. Conservation groups sued to stop the hunt, arguing that the bear population is ...