/tags/fwc FWC en-US SA国际传谋 Thu, 21 May 2026 20:26:47 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-21/state-settles-with-biologist-it-fired-over-charlie-kirk-related-post The state owes nearly half a million dollars to a biologist fired after reposting on social media a statement critical of the late Charlie Kirk. Thu, 21 May 2026 20:26:47 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-21/state-settles-with-biologist-it-fired-over-charlie-kirk-related-post Jay Waagmeester | Florida Phoenix /environment/2026-05-14/florida-temporarily-halts-import-of-sloths-into-state-following-animal-deaths The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday issued a temporary ban on importing sloths into the state, following public outcry that arose over dozens of animal deaths connected to Sloth World. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:10:00 GMT /environment/2026-05-14/florida-temporarily-halts-import-of-sloths-into-state-following-animal-deaths Molly Duerig /south-florida/2026-02-04/iguanas-frozen-cold-weather The record-breaking cold snap that hit Florida over the weekend had South Floridians shivering - and iguanas cold-stunned. Trappers collected thousands of iguanas, and thousands more were turned into the The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in just two days. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:09:26 GMT /south-florida/2026-02-04/iguanas-frozen-cold-weather Sofia Zarran /law-justice/2025-12-17/charlie-kirk-first-amendment-biologist A federal judge refused to dismiss most of a First Amendment lawsuit filed by a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologist who was fired because of a social-media post after the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-12-17/charlie-kirk-first-amendment-biologist Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /environment/2025-11-05/florida-to-reopen-bay-nationally-known-for-its-oysters North Florida's Apalachicola Bay will soon reopen for wild oyster harvesting. It is a move that supporters hope will breathe life into one of the state's last historic working waterfronts. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the plan Wednesday to reopen the bay for a limited oyster season beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:52:37 GMT /environment/2025-11-05/florida-to-reopen-bay-nationally-known-for-its-oysters Kate Payne | Associated Press/Report for America /environment/2025-08-12/fwc-commissioners-appear-poised-to-affirm-the-first-bear-hunt-in-florida-in-a-decade Although the odds indicate regulators will approve the first black bear hunt in a decade in Florida, opponents will pull out all the rhetorical stops when the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gathers this week in North Florida for a final vote. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-08-12/fwc-commissioners-appear-poised-to-affirm-the-first-bear-hunt-in-florida-in-a-decade Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /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国际传谋 News Staff /environment/2025-02-27/shorebirds-sinking-home-florida Dozens of shorebird roosts are quickly disappearing as rising sea levels reshape Florida鈥檚 Nature Coast. Artificial reefs and conservation purchases, undertaken to save the region鈥檚 oyster industry, offer a glimmer of hope for oystercatchers. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-02-27/shorebirds-sinking-home-florida Rose Schnabel /environment/2024-03-14/manatees-power-plants More than half of Florida manatees rely on power plants to survive. That鈥檚 a problem for addressing climate change. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:58:11 GMT /environment/2024-03-14/manatees-power-plants Emily L. Mahoney | Tampa Bay Times /environment/2023-10-09/florida-wildlife-officials-delay-launch-of-new-guidelines-protecting-rare-beach-nesting-birds New state guidelines to protect endangered beach-nesting birds will not take effect until this time next year. Originally those guidelines. applauded by bird advocates. were slated to start last month, but The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission delayed its effective date. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-10-09/florida-wildlife-officials-delay-launch-of-new-guidelines-protecting-rare-beach-nesting-birds Molly Duerig