Florida’s wildlife agency is advancing a controversial plan to reinstate black bear hunting, ignoring its own conservation ...

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on ...

At a December Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting after receiving an update on the commission's ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first bear hunt in ...

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts ...

The FWC announced the dates for the annual snake hunt, the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. What to know on dates, prize money.

Black bears were listed as threatened in 2012, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held an unpopular ...

FWC commissioners advanced their plan for a bear hunt with a 4-1 vote. Pending a final vote in August, the hunt would take ...

FWC is meeting May 21 in Ocala to discuss rules for a 23-day Florida bear hunt in December. Follow along for latest updates.

OCALA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials are moving forward with plans for what could be the state's first black bear hunt in ...

One of Florida’s popular natural springs has halted all boating activity due to a large alligator seeking out humans in the ...

Florida wildlife officials have taken a major step toward reinstating a black bear hunt for the first time in nearly a decade ...