Struggling manatees to get $17M in support
May 2, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday his commitment to enhancing and expanding manatee rescue and rehabilitation efforts by pledging an increase of $17 million over the current […]
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Struggling manatees to get $17M in support
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday his commitment to enhancing and expanding manatee rescue and rehabilitation efforts by pledging an increase of $17 million over the current […]
Study shows human activity helps fuel red tide
May 1, 2022
In a new study that is the first to explain what some have long suspected, researchers found that human activity helps sustain and intensify naturally occurring […]
Fishing report: Area lakes still producing
Apr 30, 2022
This week at Gary’s Tackle Box was marked by tales of big bass. Saturday’s Xtreme Bass Series tournament proved that, late into the spring season, Orange […]
Water conservation starts with irrigation
Apr 24, 2022
Florida is expected to grow by another 15 million people by the year 2070, according to the Florida 2070 Project. This means more homes, more yards […]
Study shows stormwater ponds don’t lower pollution
Apr 23, 2022
For years, scientists questioned the ability of stormwater ponds to keep nutrients out of lakes and rivers. Turns out, they were right to be suspicious, new […]
Record-setting March rainfall doubles average
Apr 22, 2022
The monthly Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) hydrology report released this week showed March received more than double the average amount of rainfall in North […]
GNV expert gives tree planting advice
Apr 21, 2022
City of Gainesville horticulturist Eric Kohnen has planted thousands of trees in just the past two years alone. His goal is to retrace his steps and […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful to mark 30 years
Apr 20, 2022
Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) will celebrate Earth Day along with its 30th anniversary this Saturday in Micanopy by planting 30 live oak trees in coordination […]
Study shows heat, drought hurt earth’s forests
Apr 17, 2022
How hot is too hot, and how dry is too dry, for the Earth’s forests? A new study from an international team of researchers found the […]
Fishing report: An unusual catch
Apr 16, 2022
We’ve heard a lot of fishing stories through the years, so rarely is someone is able to come in the store with one that’s purely unique. […]
FWC holds second annual scavenger hunt
Apr 10, 2022
During the last two weekends in April, join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for its second annual Florida WildQuest, a scavenger hunt at […]
Fishing report: Signs of fish behavior shift
Apr 9, 2022
Through the decades, we’ve watched seasonal fishing trends, hoping to get an accurate line on the behavior patterns of favorite species in our area lakes. The […]
FWC: Boaters slow down for manatees
Apr 3, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Florida residents and visitors to help keep manatees safe, especially while out on the water. As […]
Fishing report: Varied results at area tournaments
Apr 2, 2022
Only a few teams showed up Saturday morning to fish the UF/FWC Bass Tournament on Newnans Lake. That was likely due to a couple of factors. […]
Fishing report: The greatest sport is also cruel
Mar 26, 2022
A bass tournament was held Saturday out of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park. Nothing unusual about that. The unusual part didn’t come until weigh-in. Many […]
Cousins nab Suwannee River Fair steer show titles
Mar 22, 2022
The feeder steer and fat steer shows capped off competitive events at the 70th annual Suwannee River Fair on Tuesday in Fanning Springs. Wekiva Run 4-H […]
Williston, Trenton teens take swine show honors
Mar 22, 2022
Spectators packed into the show building for the Suwannee River Youth Fair’s annual swine show Monday night. Anxious parents, excited exhibitors and other supporters awaited the […]
FWC announces 1M boats now registered in Florida
Mar 20, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced on Friday that Florida continues to lead the nation and has passed the mark of 1 million […]
Fishing report: Big rains alter fishing landscape
Mar 19, 2022
The year’s biggest rain event persisted for four days in our area, continuing through last Saturday. When it was done, our lakes were considerably higher, giving […]
FWC reminds people to stay clear of wildlife
Mar 17, 2022
Spring is an active season for Florida wildlife and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors how to help conserve […]
SRWMD issues flood warnings on district lands
Mar 15, 2022
Heavy rainfall over the past week led the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) to issue warnings that many areas are near or above flood stage. […]
IFAS study: Climate change worsens invasive plants
Mar 13, 2022
Synergy isn’t always a good thing — take climate change and invasive plants. Scientists have long hypothesized that climate change, by intensifying stressors like drought or […]
Florida wildfires force evacuations
Mar 7, 2022
Large wildfires have raged in the Florida Panhandle in the past few days, forcing authorities to evacuate more than 1,100 houses and a veterans’ nursing home. […]
FWC will hold Orange Lake management meeting
Mar 7, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be hosting a public meeting next Tuesday to provide Orange Lake conditions and input on future hydrilla […]