Five sea turtles are dead after closed bridges and dangerously icy conditions delayed search efforts for cold stun sea turtles in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties, said Mark Nicolas, a biologist at t…
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FWC Law enforcement
NORTHWEST REGION
A winter storm swept across northwest Florida leaving a trail of freezing rain, sleet, snow, and ice throughout the area. The weather conditions closed roads and bridges and…
Bass season off to record-breaking start
Largemouth bass – Florida bucket-mouths – are showing up in abundance this winter, with an outstanding year projected by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists.
The fir…
Florida News: Tip, social media help catch 4 men linked to animal killings, burglary, arson
Social media and anonymous sources helped Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) investigators arrest four men linked to numerous crimes that took place over the course of several mo…
Crappie anglers enjoy a happy new year
Welcome to 2014. Black crappie are favorite cool-weather targets for freshwater anglers, so join the fun, check your fishing license (License.MyFWC.com) and the list of top sites and tips below and g…
FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report January 3-9, 2014
NORTHWEST REGION COPS (Community Oriented Policing)
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Captain Sumner, Lieutenant Berryman and Officer Hoomes attended the pre-event meeting for the upcoming Hutton Unit Mob…
In 2013, fewer Florida panther deaths
In the world of the endangered Florida panther, 2013 brought less mortality, a female panther successfully released back into the wild, and significant public participation in reporting panther sight…
Releasing Florida’s biggest TrophyCatch earns angler bling and ultimate bragging rights
Bass anglers in Florida have more reasons than ever to practice catch-and-release. To help encourage the angling public to document and release largemouth bass, 8 pounds or larger, a program called T…
Spring into Vegetable Gardening Series for Beginners
If you have ever considered planting a spring vegetable garden, attend a 3-week series to learn all you need to get started. This workshop will be held on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.…
Tides for Dec. 21 to 25, 2013
PensacolaTides
Saturday, December 21, 2013
6:40 AM CST Sunrise
7:24 AM CST Low tide -0.11 Feet
9:20 AM CST Moonset
4:51 PM CST Sunset
8:51 PM CST Moonrise
9:54 PM CST High t…