Outdoors
Federal funds aim to protect local bird habitats
Jul 6, 2023
$1 million will purchase several properties.
Alachua County starts fertilizer regulations
Jul 3, 2023
Ban on fertilizers with nitrogen runs from July through February.
Fishing report: Anglers zero in on red snapper
Jul 1, 2023
Deep offshore opportunities produce good catches.
FWC kicks off boating enforcement weekend
Jun 30, 2023
Operation Dry Water aims at impaired operators.
Fishing report: Rainy spell sure help to lakes
Jun 24, 2023
A remarkably rainy June is sure to improve fishing on our lakes. And some of these waters were producing just fine when things were dry. Especially Orange […]
FWC issues chronic wasting disease emergency order
Jun 20, 2023
Action stems from Holmes County deer found with disease.
Fishing report: Tiny fly, giant lure both score
Jun 10, 2023
Giant lures may be pricey but can hook a large bass.
ACT to expand local state park
Jun 9, 2023
Protection of area will continue link between Scrub State Park and Bar Hammock Preserve
Fishing report: Catches roll in as summer nears
Jun 3, 2023
Xtreme Bass surprisingly schedules summer tournaments.
Resilient Cedar Key team launches flood mapper tool
May 29, 2023
New tool developed to help Cedar Key prepare for floods.
UF researchers look at what’s below the surface
May 28, 2023
Scientific expedition examines humans’ impact on Florida Everglades.
Pumpout Nav boaters app expands to Florida
May 26, 2023
Mobile app locates more than 250 publicly available pumpout stations.
FWC names Levy County squad 2023 Team of Year
May 18, 2023
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission honors area squad.
Fishing report: Gulf catches make great memories
May 13, 2023
UF professor enjoys trip with former students at Cedar Key.
Fishing report: Winds fail to halt good catches
May 6, 2023
Despite gusty winds, annual Shands Fishing for Kids was a success.
FWC to hold WildQuest scavenger hunt
Apr 25, 2023
Participants can play using phone app throughout Florida's Wildlife Management Areas.
Fishing report: Good catches, fresh and salt
Apr 1, 2023
Fishing trips at Orange Lake, Steinhatchee provide good results.
Medical facility teams with UF to aid turtles
Mar 25, 2023
St. Augustine turtle hospital focuses on fibropapillomatosis.
Local horse, Tonka, tries new device for swelling
Mar 24, 2023
Tonka retired to Alachua from Jacksonville.
Fishing report: Weedy menace approaching
Mar 18, 2023
5,000-mile-long seaweed bloom heading to Florida’s coasts.