Thirty sea turtles were rescued during a historic weather event in Florida this past week. Despite receiving six to eight inches of snow in the Sunshine State, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

During Florida’s historic weather event, FWC officers rescued 30 sea turtles from freezing waters in Gulf County.

Want to know more about Florida’s Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)? Florida’s FWC is more than just some fancy park ...

After a proposal re-emerged to replace the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird, Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, wants wildlife officials to ask young people what they think.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024, revealing significant trends and ...

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...

Deputies then discovered a 28-inch Arapaima in a gray plastic tote that had been fitted with a battery-operated air pump, ...

A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask ...

Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...

Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered species, which can receive more protections than threatened species.

After a proposal re-emerged to replace the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird, Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, wants wildlife officials to ask young people what they think. Polsky on Monday ...

With lows in the 30s forecast for some parts of Florida into next week, wildlife could be at risk again. Here are 5 ...