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Hunting, fishing, hiking: What will be allowed at Creek Ranch in Polk County? And what won't?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released the management prospectus for Creek Ranch, which the state ...
Senate confirms Rodney Barreto as FWC chair despite public outcry
Dozens of emails urged lawmakers to reject his appointment due to the agency’s environmental record and how it investigated a ...
State Senate confirms Barreto as FWC chair, despite dozens urging senators to block his bid
The vote was 31-7 to confirm the Miami-Dade developer and lobbyist as head of the state agency protecting Florida’s waterways ...
Senate confirms wildlife commissioner who backed Split Oak toll road
Rodney Barreto’s new term as chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will run until January 2029.
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FWC says boat operator is ‘cooperating’; ‘no alcohol’ found in his system after ferry crash
Jose Castro, 41, died in the crash. He was onboard the ferry, where FWC said 10 others were injured. The agency identified the man operating the boat, but since he has not been criminally charged ...
Applications for Florida statewide alligator hunt open now
Wildlife officials opened applications for alligator hunting permits for two different programs open to residents and ...
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What is sargassum? Here’s when blobs could make their 2025 return to Florida beaches
Wondering what that smell is at the beach? Sargassum has made its return to Florida beaches for 2025. Will this be a record ...
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Is your charter captain legit? Here's how you can find out before your trip
The captain from the viral boat rage video in Punta Gorda hasn't been licensed as a charter captain with FWC since 2021.