FWC unveils interactive website to help explorers find recreation sites near them
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now offering a website that offers an easier way for nature lovers to plan their excursions. Users of the website can…
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FWC approves rule changes for 2024-25 hunting seasons, new alligator harvest opportunity
FLORIDA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new rule changes for the 2024-2025 hunting seasons and a new special-use alligator harvest opportunity. Summaries of all the…
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FWC changes bass fishing rules in Alachua lakes to ‘make Florida the undisputed trophy bass capital of the world’
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new regulations to support trophy bass conservation during its February meeting. The approved rules include largemouth bass…
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FWC officer arrested for child porn in St. Johns County
Officer William Lee Lawshe was an officer with FWC since 2008. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: Lawshe’s charges were dropped on Dec. 27, 2023 and he is pursuing legal action against…
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FWC respond to man who left boat in Jax Beach, still to pay fines
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A state agency has responded to the removal of a derelict vessel on Jacksonville Beach on Jan. 2 and the charge and costly fine he faces. John…
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FWC demolishes 40-foot sailboat stranded on Jacksonville Beach since October
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – After being stuck on the sand of Jacksonville Beach since late October, a 40-foot sailboat was demolished and removed Tuesday afternoon by a contractor hired by…
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Owner of stranded sailboat faces charges after failing to address FWC citations
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The owner of a 40-foot sailboat that’s been grounded at Jacksonville Beach since October now has a warrant out for his arrest, according to court documents….
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