The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico will be closed starting November 1, following the last day of harvest on October 31.
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged Russell Bruce Moncrief, a bail bondsman, with human trafficking and racketeering.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has initiated a project to manage aquatic plants on Lake Okeechobee starting the week of October 28.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with attorneys general from 24 other states, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow Virginia to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls.
FEMA has activated the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for residents in 52 Florida counties and members of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians affected by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton.
On National First Responders Day, a significant development was announced regarding the mental health support available to first responders in Florida.
The storm debris drop-off site at the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex in St. Petersburg is set to close to the public and municipal debris haulers at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 28.
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued a proclamation directed at securities professionals in Florida concerning Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Archery and crossbow seasons in Zone D are set to commence on October 26, marking the start of deer season outside the wildlife management area system.
From October 25 to November 2, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host its ninth annual Mobility Week in collaboration with various partners across the state.
Florida, known as "The Boating Capital of the World," is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which displaced hundreds of vessels across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has responded by deploying 17 additional officers and three derelict vessel specialists to southwest Florida. These teams are tasked with locating, identifying, and investigating vessels rendered derelict by the storms.
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $1 million investment from the Florida Disaster Fund to aid in rebuilding marine infrastructure damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The funding, awarded to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, will be used for repairs across the Big Bend region, including boat slips, docks, fish houses, and aquaculture businesses.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued a reminder to the public about the optimal time for excluding bats from buildings. While Florida's 13 native bat species usually roost in natural settings, they sometimes seek shelter in human-made structures. With the end of bat maternity season on August 15, it is now permissible to exclude bats from homes and other buildings.