State wildlife officials are reporting that a record number of manatees were found dead in state waters this year, due partly to cold weather in early 2009. ...more

December 19, 2009

There's something strange and big swimming in the canals of Madeira Beach along the Pinellas County coast. Those who have seen it say it's no fish and think it could be a sea serpent. ...more

November 17, 2009

A suburban Broward County resident reported a third bear sighting, prompting state wildlife officials to prepare traps for the animal. ...more

April 22, 2009

State wildlife officials are delaying the start of the recreational harvest season for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. The open season announced Friday by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now June 1 through Sept. 30. The original opening date was April 15. ...more

April 11, 2009

State wildlife officials are delaying the start for recreational harvest season for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. ...more

April 10, 2009

Budget woes are forcing state wildlife officials to cut a program that tracks endangered Florida panthers with GPS-equipped collars. ...more

April 6, 2009

State wildlife officials say a bobcat attacked two people in Citrus County. ...more

March 31, 2009

State wildlife officials are partnering with a Miami zoo to give exotic pet owners a chance to turn over animals without risk of punishment. ...more

March 16, 2009

Wildlife authorities are asking for the public's help this morning in locating a rhesus macaque monkey that is on the loose. ...more

January 14, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist told Florida wildlife officials on Thursday that he wants to ban the harvesting of wild freshwater turtles, which are served as delicacies in Asia. ...more

November 20, 2008