/tags/florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission en-US SA���ʴ�ı Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2026-06-23/some-who-lost-jobs-over-charlie-kirk-posts-get-big-payouts-for-first-amendment-retaliation While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2026-06-23/some-who-lost-jobs-over-charlie-kirk-posts-get-big-payouts-for-first-amendment-retaliation Huo Jingnan /environment/2026-02-09/heres-the-data-for-floridas-first-bear-hunt-in-a-decade A fact sheet posted Friday showed that all but six of the 172 permits purchased were by Florida residents. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:30:00 GMT /environment/2026-02-09/heres-the-data-for-floridas-first-bear-hunt-in-a-decade News Service of Florida /environment/2025-12-31/fish-and-wildlife-commission-52-bears-harvested-in-sanctioned-hunt The bears were physically checked by FWC staff and contracted bear response staff. The agency said that a full report will be released in the coming months. The FWC did not break out the data to show how many bears were killed in each of the four approved bear hunting zones or the sex of the bears killed. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:31:01 GMT /environment/2025-12-31/fish-and-wildlife-commission-52-bears-harvested-in-sanctioned-hunt Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-10-01/fired-state-worker-sues-agency-for-violating-her-first-amendment-rights-over-charlie-kirk-repost The lawsuit alleges that the termination "was punishment for expressing a view disfavored by certain state officials." Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:15:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-01/fired-state-worker-sues-agency-for-violating-her-first-amendment-rights-over-charlie-kirk-repost Sergio R. Bustos /environment/2025-09-23/more-than-160-000-apply-for-floridas-first-bear-hunt-in-a-decade-wildlife-officials-say Florida's first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for just 172 permits. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-09-23/more-than-160-000-apply-for-floridas-first-bear-hunt-in-a-decade-wildlife-officials-say Curt Anderson | Associated Press /environment/2025-08-11/two-florida-panther-kittens-killed-in-collier-county-twelve-deaths-to-date The remains of two, sibling, 3.5 month-old, female Florida panther kittens were found Sunday on Davis Blvd. in Collier County, said FWC officials, who believe both died following a vehicle collision. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:43:18 GMT /environment/2025-08-11/two-florida-panther-kittens-killed-in-collier-county-twelve-deaths-to-date SA���ʴ�ı News Staff /environment/2025-08-08/bear-defenders-organize-multi-city-protests-across-florida-to-oppose-states-proposed-bear-hunt The protests are timed to take place only days before the FWC is scheduled to vote August 13-14 on approving rules for a three-week bear hunt in December. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:20:12 GMT /environment/2025-08-08/bear-defenders-organize-multi-city-protests-across-florida-to-oppose-states-proposed-bear-hunt SA���ʴ�ı News Staff /environment/2025-07-11/fwc-teaches-community-how-to-catch-invasive-snakes For the first three days of the Florida Python Hunt, people can learn how to catch the invasive Burmese python. Officials say, since the snake is so elusive, this could be the only chance for many to actually hold the snake. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:11:07 GMT /environment/2025-07-11/fwc-teaches-community-how-to-catch-invasive-snakes Sofia Zarran /environment/2025-05-16/group-to-rally-saturday-in-13-florida-cities-in-opposition-to-proposed-statewide-bear-hunt “The only justification the FWC [Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission] has given for having the hunt is to offer an opportunity for trophy hunters to bag a bear,” the group Bear Defenders said in a statement announcing the protests. Fri, 16 May 2025 10:30:00 GMT /environment/2025-05-16/group-to-rally-saturday-in-13-florida-cities-in-opposition-to-proposed-statewide-bear-hunt Sergio R. Bustos /south-florida/2025-05-09/florida-first-fatal-bear-attack-in-state-history Investigators said the remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel were found about 100 yards from his home in rural Jerome. They found evidence that “a physical encounter” occurred between a bear and Markel; that the man’s dog was killed nearby and that the killer bear “entered” the victim's home. Fri, 09 May 2025 21:47:30 GMT /south-florida/2025-05-09/florida-first-fatal-bear-attack-in-state-history Sergio R. Bustos