TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — With dozens of Florida counties already under winter weather warnings and an emergency order already in place, state officials offered an update Tuesday evening on their ...

HAVANA, Fla. — Bear Warriors United, a nonprofit advocacy organization, filed a lawsuit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in opposition to the Florida black bear hunt.

On Wednesday, the FWC gave the public a chance to see what a bear hunt may look like, as well as the opportunity to share their thoughts. Under the initial proposal unveiled during a virtual meeting, ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has recognized the Florida bass as a unique species separate from the Largemouth bass and will incorporate the species name ...

With an arctic front bringing significantly colder temperatures to much of Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors about how to ...

The commission joins a growing list of state agencies authorizing their officers to conduct immigration enforcement. Ashley Borja is a data reporter covering politics and government. Reach her at ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized. This ...

Last year was one of the deadliest for endangered Florida panthers. Thirty-six cats were found dead, 30 of those from vehicle strikes — the most since 2016. And so far in 2025, one cat has already ...