Brevard News
Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle Rescued After Being Found Upside Down
A troubled loggerhead sea turtle was found upside down and wedged between rocks at Blowing Rocks Preserve. […]
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Brevard Crime News
Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers Nail Lobster, Stone Crab Poachers
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers were suspicious when they spotted two small skiffs tucked away in a mangrove thicket, and decided to keep an eye on them during regular patrols. […]
Brevard News
FWC Responds To Boat Crash, Reminds Boaters To Designate Sober Operator Today
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is on scene of a boat crash at Sand Key Rock jetty, where two victims were rushed to the hospital. […]
Brevard News
VIDEO: Florida Fish and Wildlife Agent Busts Alligator Snapping Turtle Poachers
While on patrol, FWC Officer Jason Hutchinson saw two nervous-looking men boating up to a ramp. […]
Brevard News
Boating Accident Statistics Show Florida Had 737 Boating Accidents, 55 Fatalities In 2015
With the release of the 2015 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages boaters to focus on simple, effective steps that make boating safer. […]
Brevard Crime News
Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers Bust Divers Who Poached 30 Out of Season Lobsters
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers busted two divers after discovering 30 out of season lobsters, 28 of which were undersized and 27 had been speared. […]
Brevard News
FWC Commissioners Discuss Potential Changes To Venomous Reptile Classification
At its April 14 meeting at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved further action by FWC staff to work with a Technical Advisory Group, industry experts and others to refine proposed changes to existing rules, including a possible venomous reptile classification system, then return at a future meeting with a draft rule for the Commission to consider.
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Brevard News
Florida Fish and Wildlife Gives Update On Indian River Lagoon’s Status
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is providing status updates each weekday to keep people informed on the state’s cooperative efforts in response to a brown tide event in the northern Indian River Lagoon/Banana River. […]
Brevard News
Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers Arrest Two Men For Illegally Hunting Deer
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received a tip about two men hunting from the back of a truck in a closed area during “Operation Outdoor Freedom’s” Spring Turkey Hunt. […]
Brevard News
VIDEO: More Details On Cattle-Eating 15-Foot Gator Killed in Okeechobee
Lee Lightsey, owner of Outwest Farms in Okeechobee, and hunting guide Blake Godwin discovered the monster alligator in one their cattle ponds while on a guided hunt April 2, Fox 13 News reported. […]
Brevard News
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Update On Indian River Lagoon Event
In an effort to keep Floridians informed of the state’s efforts to conserve fish and wildlife resources and protect the environment and economies of the communities on and around the Indian River Lagoon, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will being issuing an Indian River Lagoon status update each weekday. […]
Brevard News
Florida Fish and Wildlife Successfully Rescue, Hydrate and Release Cooper’s Hawk
When a Cooper’s hawk flew into a huge fiberglass warehouse, Officer Moore responded to the warehouse employee’s call for help.
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