The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the 2024 Lionfish Challenge, a summer-long lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors across Florida. Since its inception in 2016, the challenge has led to the removal of over 195,000 lionfish.
Measles cases in Broward County and a travel-related case in Central Florida have been reported to the Florida Department of Health (Department). Due to the highly contagious nature of measles, the Department is providing information to health care providers regarding the identification, testing, and management of suspected cases.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued its annual reminder that juvenile black bears may be seen in unexpected areas as they leave their mothers’ home ranges in search of new locations to settle. Spring marks an increase in bear activity after limited movements during winter.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is currently accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in Martin County.
For over two decades, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Marine Stock Enhancement Research team has collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and students to integrate aquaculture and stock enhancement research into the classroom. The Aquaculture in the Classroom program targets students from fifth grade through college, teaching them basic principles of aquaculture, marine research, and the role of stock enhancement in supporting Florida’s marine fisheries.
The recreational harvest of gray triggerfish and greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closed on June 1 and will remain closed through July 31. Seasonal harvest closures aim to conserve Florida’s valuable fisheries for the future.
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Secretary Michelle Branham, and FIU Hospitality Professor and Chef John Noble Masi hosted a cooking class with Florida seniors.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted Florida’s first Commercial Fishing Industry Summit in St. Augustine on May 21 and 22. The summit aimed to gather industry representatives to help develop a vision for the commercial fishing sector for the next five to ten years.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program has announced J.W. Mitchell High School fishing team as the Grand Prize winner of its School Fishing Conservation Project Competition. The students engaged in various conservation activities, including cleaning local waterways and restoring aquatic habitats.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida's Toll Relief Program has saved nearly $42 million for over 1.2 million SunPass customers in its first month.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research to enhance international collaboration on harmful algal bloom management and response, including blue-green algae. This MOU is an outcome of the trade mission Governor DeSantis led to South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Israel aimed at expanding economic opportunities and collaboration.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation today in Tallahassee, commemorating Florida’s observance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied Invasion of occupied Northern France during World War II.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, argues that H.B. 1069 discriminates against parents who oppose book bans and censorship. It gives parents who favor censorship a formal process to challenge a local school board’s decision to keep a book on school shelves, while parents opposed to censorship are excluded from the process altogether. The plaintiffs, parents of students in Florida public schools, are seeking review of their local school boards’ decisions to remove or restrict books in their children’s school districts and do not...
Florida TaxWatch released its Florida Economic Forecast (2023-2028) today, providing an assessment of various economic indicators including population growth, net migration, employment, GDP and income growth, and tourism. The data for these forecasts is provided through a partnership with the Regional Economic Consulting Group (REC Group).
First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials to introduce new resources aimed at helping officers direct individuals to Hope Florida. This summer, law enforcement agencies will receive training on connecting those in need with a Hope Florida Navigator through the Hope Line.
Florida’s future and economic success depend on engaging all Floridians, including an often overlooked population: disconnected youth. Ensuring these young Floridians have every opportunity to secure a path to prosperity is essential. However, barriers to obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., a GED) often limit prosperity for many of these individuals.
The federal government has issued a warning that La Niña and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures could result in an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 17 to 25 named storms during the 2024 hurricane season, which began on June 1 and runs through November 30. Of these, 8 to 13 storms are predicted to become hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes with winds of at least 111 mph.
Realtors in Florida are actively promoting housing opportunities and supporting individuals in achieving the American dream of homeownership. Homeownership has long been a cornerstone for many families, providing both emotional and social benefits while significantly contributing to household wealth. According to recent research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average net worth of a homeowner in 2022 was $396,200, which is approximately 38 times greater than that of a renter at $10,410.
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch highlighted resources, education, and tips for water safety and drowning prevention.
Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) joined over 600 long-term and post-acute care professionals from across the nation for the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/NCAL) Congressional Briefing in Washington, D.C. The annual event allowed advocates to meet with Members of Congress to discuss legislative priorities impacting residents in Florida.