Judge denies Florida Fish and Wildlife biologist's reinstatement after firing over Charlie Kirk post: "First Amendment is not absolute"

Saying "the First Amendment is not absolute," a federal judge rejected an initial attempt to require state officials to ...

Judge weighs firing of Florida Fish and Wildlife biologist over Charlie Kirk social media post

In a closely watched dispute about First Amendment rights, attorneys for a biologist who was fired because of a social media ...
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Florida could bring back bear hunting for the first time in a decade

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Bear hunting could soon return to Florida for the first time in more than 10 years. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ...
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Florida approves first bear hunt in 10 years as population grows and human encounters increase

Florida wildlife officials have approved the state's first bear hunting season in a decade as the black bear population continues to grow and encounters with humans increase. The Florida Fish and ...
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Florida Fish and Wildlife needs new voices on its board from the science world | Opinion

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has many things to be proud of. It is staffed with employees who are smart, dedicated and effective. Its wildlife officers risk their lives ...
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Wildlife expert strongly disagrees with bringing back Florida black bear hunt

After Florida wildlife officials approved the state’s first black bear hunt in a decade, wildlife expert Ron Magill became one of several people who disagreed with the decision. The Florida Fish and ...
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Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Under DeSantis, Florida wildlife officers join federal immigration enforcement

800 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now federally credentialed to assist in immigration enforcement. This move aligns with Governor DeSantis's priority to support ...
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Florida wildlife officials to vote on bear hunt

Read full article: Black bear breaks into Florida backyard, has a pool day Read full article: ‘Room to roam:’ It’s no surprise that a panicked bear ended up on I-4 in Orlando, conservationist says ...
Palm Beach Post

Living with alligators: Can I shoot a gator in my yard? Florida wildlife laws to know

Florida's alligator mating season, from April to June, sees increased alligator activity and potential for human encounters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises against ...
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FWC K-9 rescues missing diabetic man in Palm Beach County wilderness

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A diabetic man lost in the wilds of Palm Beach County was found just in time, thanks to the nose of an FWC K-9. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...