Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida. Supporters say, in part, a hunt could help better manage bear ...

During a single week this month, two people were killed by wildlife in Florida. The first was Robert Markel, who was killed ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission marked Safe Boating Week by releasing its 2024 Boating Accident ...

According to FWC, in 2024, there were 685 boating crashes, resulting in 81 fatalities. 65% of operators involved in fatal incidents had no formal boating education.

Whether you plan to hit the roads or the waterways this Memorial Day weekend, local officials are preaching preparedness and ...

Hunt supporters argued the Florida’s Black Bear population, which FWC estimates to be approaching 4,000 bears, has reached a healthy level. They suggested recent incidents like the first-ever ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is moving forward with proposed amendments to black bear hunting ...

One Eufaula resident calls Memorial Day Weekend the worst time of the year to be on a boat. The Alabama Law Enforcement ...

Millions of Floridians are expected to be on the move, and authorities are ramping up efforts to keep them safe.

The plan would introduce a regulated, annual black bear hunt — the first of its kind in the state of Florida in more than a decade.