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Several hurt after boat strikes piling near Key Largo bridge; authorities investigating
Read full article: Several hurt after boat strikes piling near Key Largo bridge; authorities investigatingA boat crashed into the Card Sound Road Bridge in Key Largo Wednesday night, injuring several passengers, with one requiring an airlift for treatment. authorities confirmed Thursday.
2024 FWC Lionfish challenge breaks records; 31,773 removed from Florida waters
Read full article: 2024 FWC Lionfish challenge breaks records; 31,773 removed from Florida watersThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's 2024 Lionfish challenge broke records, removing 1,785 pounds of the invasive fish from Florida’s waters.
Body cam video shows race to rescue snorkeler hit by boat in Florida Keys
Read full article: Body cam video shows race to rescue snorkeler hit by boat in Florida KeysNewly-released body camera video shows deputies and firefighters working to rescue a snorkeler injured by a boat propeller after being struck off the Lower Florida Keys during lobster mini-season.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: July 21, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: July 21, 2024Local 10 News Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Evan Power, the Florida Republican Party chair; U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a former chair of the Democratic National Committee; Christina White, the Miami-Dade County supervisor of elections; and Officer George Reynaud, a spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, during This Week In South Florida.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: July 21, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: July 21, 2024Local 10 News Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Evan Power, the Florida Republican Party chair; U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a former chair of the Democratic National Committee; Christina White, the Miami-Dade County supervisor of elections; and Officer George Reynaud, a spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, during This Week In South Florida.
‘Alcohol does appear to be a factor’ in Keys boat crash injuring 8, investigators say
Read full article: ‘Alcohol does appear to be a factor’ in Keys boat crash injuring 8, investigators sayA report from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators released Friday suggests impairment may have played a role in an overnight boat crash in the Lower Florida Keys earlier in the week.
Investigators locate boat of interest after spearfisherman killed in Florida Keys
Read full article: Investigators locate boat of interest after spearfisherman killed in Florida KeysOfficials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they located a vessel of interest after putting out a plea for information in a boat crash that left a spearfisherman dead in the Florida Keys early Friday afternoon.
Miami mayor to host multi-agency boating safety symposium amid rising accidents
Read full article: Miami mayor to host multi-agency boating safety symposium amid rising accidentsIn response to a recent surge in boating accidents, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will lead a multi-agency boating safety symposium to educate the community on essential water safety practices.
Gov. Ron DeSantis distributes $5 million for artificial coral reef projects in Florida Keys
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis distributes $5 million for artificial coral reef projects in Florida KeysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press news conference at a restaurant in Marathon Wednesday morning.
Boater, 78, IDed in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne; Lawyer: ‘He is absolutely devastated’
Read full article: Boater, 78, IDed in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne; Lawyer: ‘He is absolutely devastated’Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation identified the boater they said was involved in a deadly crash off Key Biscayne over the weekend.
FWC: Charges ‘imminent’ for 2 teen boaters accused of throwing trash into ocean
Read full article: FWC: Charges ‘imminent’ for 2 teen boaters accused of throwing trash into oceanThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that charges are “imminent” for two teenage boaters who were caught on camera throwing trash into the water during Sunday’s Boca Bash.
FWC: Several IDed as investigation continues into boaters seen dumping trash into ocean
Read full article: FWC: Several IDed as investigation continues into boaters seen dumping trash into oceanThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is continuing its investigation into a group of boaters seen dumping trash — then gleefully celebrating what they did — in the waters off South Florida over the weekend.
Man dies after being knocked off boat, into propeller while fishing off Key West
Read full article: Man dies after being knocked off boat, into propeller while fishing off Key WestA Pennsylvania boater died Sunday after going overboard in the waters south of Key West, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Keys sawfish deaths rise to 28 as investigation into cause continues
Read full article: Keys sawfish deaths rise to 28 as investigation into cause continuesAccording to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, at least 28 smalltooth sawfish mortalities have now been recorded in the Florida Keys.
Indian national killed in personal watercraft collision with teen off Key West
Read full article: Indian national killed in personal watercraft collision with teen off Key WestA man visiting South Florida died over the weekend after two personal watercrafts collided with each other off Key West, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Pest control company owner defends employee charged after bird poisoning incident in Weston
Read full article: Pest control company owner defends employee charged after bird poisoning incident in WestonThe owner of a South Florida pest control company is speak about an incident that saw several birds poisoned in Weston last month.
Pest control employee accused of poisoning birds, squirrels with Avitrol in Broward
Read full article: Pest control employee accused of poisoning birds, squirrels with Avitrol in BrowardFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers issued two misdemeanors to an employee of a pest control company in Broward County on Friday, authorities confirmed Saturday.
WATCH: Rehabilitated mother-daughter manatee pair returned to Broward waters
Read full article: WATCH: Rehabilitated mother-daughter manatee pair returned to Broward watersSeaWorld Orlando returned Reckless and Churro, a mother and calf manatee duo, to waters in Broward County this week after being rehabilitated at its rescue center.
FWC: Woman dies after personal watercraft crashes near Venetian Marina in Miami
Read full article: FWC: Woman dies after personal watercraft crashes near Venetian Marina in MiamiThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a woman was killed when her personal watercraft crashed near the Venetian Marina in Miami Sunday evening.
Keys man caught with 5 illegal lobster tails ‘hidden in his pants,’ officials say
Read full article: Keys man caught with 5 illegal lobster tails ‘hidden in his pants,’ officials sayA lobster diver in the Florida Keys likely wasn’t happy to see wildlife officers Wednesday after officials say they made some illegal discoveries after conducting a resource inspection.
UPDATE: Man dies, 2 others airlifted after Biscayne Bay boat crash
Read full article: UPDATE: Man dies, 2 others airlifted after Biscayne Bay boat crashOne man died and two others were hurt in a boat crash in Biscayne Bay Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida woman cited for keeping alligator in resort bathtub
Read full article: Florida woman cited for keeping alligator in resort bathtubA woman in Orange County was cited after deputies learned she was keeping an alligator in a bathtub, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Bear found roaming around Homestead neighborhood captured, released
Read full article: Bear found roaming around Homestead neighborhood captured, releasedA bear that was spotted last week roaming around a Homestead neighborhood was captured over the weekend and released in a state forest, officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed.
Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners
Read full article: Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new ownersA Florida neighborhood is having to deal with a growing group of domestic rabbits on its streets after a breeder illegally let hers loose.
Alligator attacks dog swimming in pond near public park in Broward
Read full article: Alligator attacks dog swimming in pond near public park in BrowardAn alligator about 9 feet tall was lurking in a small pond when a dog without a leash went for a swim near the Arboretum at Constitution Park on Thursday in Deerfield Beach.
Man shares final moments with victims before fatal boat crash involving Fisher Island Ferry
Read full article: Man shares final moments with victims before fatal boat crash involving Fisher Island FerryA Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigation is underway following a deadly boat and car ferry collision near Port Miami.
Officials ID victims in deadly boat crash with Fisher Island Ferry
Read full article: Officials ID victims in deadly boat crash with Fisher Island FerryOfficials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released the names Monday of the two men who were on a 32-foot boat that collided with the Fisher Island Ferry early Sunday morning.
Nearly naked man accused of fleeing from scene of crash, trespassing on school property
Read full article: Nearly naked man accused of fleeing from scene of crash, trespassing on school propertyA nearly naked man and his female passenger were arrested Wednesday after the driver fled the scene of a crash and trespassed on school property, authorities announced Thursday.
FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning June 1
Read full article: FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning June 1The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching its 2023 Lionfish challenge on June 1st, to help remove the invasive fish from Florida's waters.
Florida Keys man accused of illegally catching wild birds, likely for cash
Read full article: Florida Keys man accused of illegally catching wild birds, likely for cashA Florida Keys man is facing criminal charges after state wildlife officials said he set nearly a dozen illegal traps at his home “designed to target migratory birds.”
Dolphin Research Center rescues manatee and her calf after boat strike in Islamorada
Read full article: Dolphin Research Center rescues manatee and her calf after boat strike in IslamoradaA big rescue effort was underway early Monday morning to help an injured manatee and her calf near the Islamorada Bass Pro Shop boat ramp.
Pilot injured after small plane crashes off Lower Keys in Monroe County, authorities say
Read full article: Pilot injured after small plane crashes off Lower Keys in Monroe County, authorities sayA small plane crashed off Bahia Honda State Park Saturday afternoon on the Gulf side off Horseshoe Key in Monroe County, a law enforcement source confirmed with Local 10 News.
State officials continue to deal with hundreds of Hurricane Ian’s wrecked boats
Read full article: State officials continue to deal with hundreds of Hurricane Ian’s wrecked boatsFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission teams continue to deal with the abandoned wrecked boats that Hurricane Ian left behind in the Gulf of Mexico.
8 arrested for trafficking venomous, prohibited snakes, FWC confirms
Read full article: 8 arrested for trafficking venomous, prohibited snakes, FWC confirmsThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to shut down illegal snake trafficking rings, arresting eight people in connection to the crime, four of who are from South Florida.
‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking rings
Read full article: ‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking ringsEight people were arrested Thursday, accused of taking part in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
2 remain in critical condition as 17-year-old victim mourned after Miami-Dade boat crash
Read full article: 2 remain in critical condition as 17-year-old victim mourned after Miami-Dade boat crashThree victims remain hospitalized, two of them in critical condition, as friends gathered Tuesday to mourn a 17-year-old girl who died in a boat crash Sunday night in the waters near Biscayne Bay.
Florida’s 2-day spiny lobster mini-season comes with long list of rules
Read full article: Florida’s 2-day spiny lobster mini-season comes with long list of rulesFlorida’s spiny lobster mini-season runs from Wednesday to Thursday and state officers said they are ready to enforce the rules starting midnight.
2 large, female pythons and dozens of eggs found in Big Cypress National Preserve
Read full article: 2 large, female pythons and dozens of eggs found in Big Cypress National PreserveA Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer and a python contractor in Collier County uncovered quite a catch.
2 Marathon men arrested for stabbing another during fight, police say
Read full article: 2 Marathon men arrested for stabbing another during fight, police sayEdgar Flores Barrera and Cesar Barrera were arrested after stabbing an 18-year-old victim during a fight at the Crystal Cove apartments in Marathon.
Alligator that menaced paddleboarder in viral video is dead
Read full article: Alligator that menaced paddleboarder in viral video is deadFlorida wildlife officials have now killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park during an encounter in September recorded on video that went viral.
Manatee feeding program shows some success after deadliest year on record
Read full article: Manatee feeding program shows some success after deadliest year on recordAn experimental program is feeding Florida manatees with romaine lettuce to supplement their diets after so much of the state's seagrass has been lost.
Authorities offering a $5,000 reward for information about Key Deer shooting
Read full article: Authorities offering a $5,000 reward for information about Key Deer shootingThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), is conducting a criminal investigation into the shooting of an endangered key deer.
Thinking of drinking and heading out on roads or water? Law enforcement says don’t
Read full article: Thinking of drinking and heading out on roads or water? Law enforcement says don’tLaw enforcement will be out in full force on New Year's Eve and into the early morning of New Year's Day actively looking to remove dangerous and impaired drivers.
Invasive tegu lizards expand in Florida and eat tortoise babies
Read full article: Invasive tegu lizards expand in Florida and eat tortoise babiesThe Argentine black and white tegu is multiplying and mobilizing in the backwoods and backyards of Florida — a creature more ominous than pythons because of its cold hardiness and indiscriminate palate.
‘Lizard King’ charged with trafficking Florida turtles
Read full article: ‘Lizard King’ charged with trafficking Florida turtlesFederal prosecutors have brought another case against the so-called “Lizard King” of Florida, accusing Michael Van Nostrand of scheming to export illegally harvested turtles to China and Japan.
Pembroke Pines family captures video of big cat exploring backyard
Read full article: Pembroke Pines family captures video of big cat exploring backyardSurveillance video shows the glowing eyes of a four-legged animal that is too big to be a domestic cat and was recently on the prowl in Pembroke Pines. It left behind a paw print that was several inches wide.
Diver rescued off coast of Key West after going missing for hours at dusk
Read full article: Diver rescued off coast of Key West after going missing for hours at duskOne wife’s biggest fear almost became a terrifying reality when her husband disappeared beneath the waves of the ocean in Key West while out on a dive as the sun set before a rainstorm.
Teen bitten by unknown, large marine animal while lobstering in Key Largo
Read full article: Teen bitten by unknown, large marine animal while lobstering in Key LargoA 15-year-old boy was lobstering on his family’s boat off the shores of Key Largo on Saturday when suddenly his legs were bitten by an unknown underwater creature. Even wildlife police officials don't know what bit him.
Search for survivors of overturned Cuban boat continues after Coast Guard finds 2 dead, 8 alive
Read full article: Search for survivors of overturned Cuban boat continues after Coast Guard finds 2 dead, 8 aliveThe U.S. Coast Guard is searching for survivors on Thursday evening off the Florida Keys after a boat overturned. So far, they have rescued 8 people and found two bodies, officials said.
Coyote sightings increase in areas of Broward, residents say
Read full article: Coyote sightings increase in areas of Broward, residents sayCats and ducks are vanishing from Sunrise. Residents believe coyotes are hunting them. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking residents to avoid leaving small children or pets unattended outside.
Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle
Read full article: Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicleFORT MYERS, Fla. – An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. Wildlife officials say the remains of the 1-year-old male panther were found Sunday on Alligator Alley in Collier County just a few miles east of the toll plaza. On Friday, officials say the remains of a male panther cub were found on private land near the Collier County landfill. Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeast. Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild.
Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle
Read full article: Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicleFORT MYERS, Fla. – An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it’s the fifth panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of seven total deaths this year. Wildlife officials say the remains of the panther were found last Wednesday in Hardee County on a rural road near Wauchula. Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeast, but now their habitat mostly is confined to a small region of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico. Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild.