Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

A boater is under arrest after heading straight toward a group of swimmers in the Florida Keys, only stopping when a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) pilot dropped close to the water to avert catastrophe, authorities said. 

RAW: A helicopter pilot for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission prevented tragedy by stopping a boat driven by a man who was under the influence and headed for a group of swimmers in the Florida Keys, authorities said.

Several people were rescued from a 26-foot boat that capsized in shallow water Wednesday night, according to authorities. 

Several people were rescued from a 26-foot boat that capsized in shallow water Wednesday night, according to authorities.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a controversial measure that will bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Marathon Wednesday to discuss funding for coral reef protection and restoration.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Marathon Wednesday to discuss funding for coral reef protection and restoration. DeSantis appeared along with Roger Young, the executive director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, at Dockside Boot Key Harbor.  The governor said this year’s budget, which he signed last week, had an additional $5 million dedicated...

Some Tampa residents caught an unusual sight on Saturday, when a bear was spotted running through a neighborhood.

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A Florida Sheriff is raising concerns and demanding action from the State, after an alarming uptick in bear encounters across the Sunshine State.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released a new video of the bear that was spotted and captured at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday.

Winnie the Pooh, is that you? Parts of Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, were closed Monday after reports of a bear on the grounds.

A three-legged bear broke into the patio of a Florida home, startling a 13-year-old boy and his dog.

Police in Central Florida have been dealing with quite a bit of monkey business as of late – a literal monkey is on the loose in Orange County.

Police in Central Florida have been dealing with quite a bit of monkey business as of late – a literal monkey is on the loose in Orange County.