Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Last month the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission effectively declared "open season" on iguanas by allowing them to be killed on private…

Next time you’re in South Florida beware of Iguanas. The states animal protection agency has now given its approval to kill the lizards without permits.…

Reptile owners and vendors affected by an addition to Florida’s prohibited species list are filing a petition to challenge the decision.The Florida Fish…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is helping boat owners clean up damage from Hurricane Michael. The agency is storing wrecked…

A rehabilitated manatee was spotted in the wild recently. She was released seven years ago after being seriously injured by a boat. Experts say reports…

It’s been a tough year for Florida manatees. Red tide and cold snaps have led to their highest death rate since 2013, and that death rate could still go…

A record-setting nearly 30,000 lionfish were removed from Florida waters during the 2018 Lionfish Challenge. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…

Governor Rick Scott says Florida is putting an additional $2.2 million toward combating red tide. The funding will go to Mote Marine Laboratory to develop…

The last day to harvest bay scallops for the year in certain areas of the state is Monday. On Tuesday, the state waters from Franklin County through…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is partnering with red tide experts to combat the destructive algae ravaging the state’s Gulf coast.…