The 2024 hurricane season was undoubtedly a brutal one for Manatee County, especially in places like the village of Cortez.

In January, two major busts resulted in nearly 50 migrants—mostly Chinese—being detained, and seven men arrested in Coral ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation ...

In less than two weeks, inshore water temperatures rose from the mid- to upper 50s up to the mid-70s. The weather was perfect ...

Florida's recreational fishing community is facing a growing challenge as shark depredation continues to disrupt the industry. Researchers have identified the stealthy ocean ‘bandits’ responsible for ...

Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida, where sharks steal fish straight off anglers' lines. Researchers harnessed citizen science -- social media, angler ...

Recent fog has replaced a recent "winter," and the fishing is pretty good all over. Also, the famous Oak Hill shrimp runs ...

This includes hogfish, mangrove and yellowtail snapper, red grouper and more. Spring is great fishing and the recent cold weather will only make it that much better when it warms up. Cold weather ...

Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather. Annual premiums averaged $5,376 in January ...

CLOSED SEASONS: Greater amberjack, red snapper; gag, goliath & Nassau groupers in state/federal waters. OPEN RECREATIONAL SEASONS: Flounder; lane, blackfin, queen and silk snappers & wenchmen ...

A helpful communications specialist from NOAA emailed a correction: No private or for-hire angler can harvest snapper-grouper ...

A helpful communications specialist from NOAA emailed a correction: No private or for-hire angler can harvest snapper ... teed up by some Florida reps on the hill. Speck fishing is still solid ...