Bear hunting has long been a controversial issue in Florida, with opponents saying that killing bears for sport won't reduce ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission appears likely to approve the hunt at its August meeting.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission personnel responded to Florida's Turnpike in Miami-Dade County to remove an ...

FWC said in the latest incident, a boater crashed into a piling near the Alligator Reef. All five people on board were injured, two were airlifted to a hospital.

Share your photos] According to wildlife officials, the occupied range of bears in Florida has grown from 17% to 51% since 1992. FWC also estimates that more than 4,000 bears roam the state currently.

The FWC removed the nest from David's backyard after discovering the eggs did not survive to hatch. While researchers ...

Here's an estimate of how many alligators live in Florida, a list of the top five most alligator-infested in the state and ...

Burmese python hunt wrapping up Sunday (July 20) at 5 p.m., the next phase of the 2025 competition will be the announcement ...

Spiny lobster mini-season is fast approaching this week. Here's what Floridians need to know about this year's season, FWC ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida dads, grab your fishing rods — and maybe your kids — because the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gifting families a perfect ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is warning to people to be GatorWise when it comes the state's alligators. The Sunshine State is home ...