Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Stay informed with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on alligator captures, python hunts, and wildlife encounters across Florida's diverse habitats.
![Florida Boating Catastrophe: Speedboat Overturns, Leaving Three Dead]()
Florida Boating Catastrophe: Speedboat Overturns, Leaving Three Dead
Published on 12/1/2025
![Giant Alligator Visits Florida Home, Sparks Online Frenzy]()
Giant Alligator Visits Florida Home, Sparks Online Frenzy
Published on 10/8/2025
![University of Miami Fires Neurologist for Defending Charlie Kirk's Murder]()
University of Miami Fires Neurologist for Defending Charlie Kirk's Murder
Published on 9/17/2025
![Florida Public Employee Terminated for Mocking Charlie Kirk's Murder on Social Media]()
Florida Public Employee Terminated for Mocking Charlie Kirk's Murder on Social Media
Published on 9/16/2025
![Fishermen Urge U.S. to Return Stolen Boat Used for Migrant Voyage: "It's Our Livelihood"]()
Fishermen Urge U.S. to Return Stolen Boat Used for Migrant Voyage: "It's Our Livelihood"
Published on 9/9/2025
![Eight-Year-Old Severely Injured in Shark Attack off Florida Keys]()
Eight-Year-Old Severely Injured in Shark Attack off Florida Keys
Published on 9/3/2025
![Man Caught with 53 Lobsters Before Florida Keys Season Officially Begins]()
Man Caught with 53 Lobsters Before Florida Keys Season Officially Begins
Published on 8/28/2025
![Elusiveness of Florida's Rare "Rainbow Snake" Sparks Urgent Search]()
Elusiveness of Florida's Rare "Rainbow Snake" Sparks Urgent Search
Published on 8/25/2025
![U.S. Coast Guard Confirms Death of Third Child Following Miami Boating Accident]()
U.S. Coast Guard Confirms Death of Third Child Following Miami Boating Accident
Published on 8/4/2025
![Lobster Poaching in the Florida Keys Leads to Several Arrests]()
Lobster Poaching in the Florida Keys Leads to Several Arrests
Published on 7/31/2025
![Sailing Camp Tragedy in Miami: Fatal Boat Collision Claims Two Young Lives]()
Sailing Camp Tragedy in Miami: Fatal Boat Collision Claims Two Young Lives
Published on 7/29/2025
![Hunting Pythons in Florida: A Hispanic Couple's Nighttime Adventure]()
Hunting Pythons in Florida: A Hispanic Couple's Nighttime Adventure
Published on 7/22/2025
![Crocodile Shocks Cuban in Florida by Attempting to Snatch His Catch]()
Crocodile Shocks Cuban in Florida by Attempting to Snatch His Catch
Published on 6/29/2025
![Tragic Loss: Alligators Hinder Rescue of Young Man in Florida]()
Tragic Loss: Alligators Hinder Rescue of Young Man in Florida
Published on 6/23/2025
![Alligator Fed Live Animals Found Alongside Drugs and Weapons in Disturbing Jacksonville Discovery]()
Alligator Fed Live Animals Found Alongside Drugs and Weapons in Disturbing Jacksonville Discovery
Published on 6/10/2025
![Eight Vessels, Including Four Luxury Yachts, Engulfed in Major Fire at Miami Marina]()
Eight Vessels, Including Four Luxury Yachts, Engulfed in Major Fire at Miami Marina
Published on 6/7/2025
![Florida Enacts Law to Stop Random Boat Checks Without Probable Cause]()
Florida Enacts Law to Stop Random Boat Checks Without Probable Cause
Published on 5/27/2025
![Man Sentenced for Shooting and Poisoning Dolphins in Florida]()
Man Sentenced for Shooting and Poisoning Dolphins in Florida
Published on 5/27/2025
![Giant Alligator Forces Temporary Closure of Waterway at Florida's Juniper Springs]()
Giant Alligator Forces Temporary Closure of Waterway at Florida's Juniper Springs
Published on 5/20/2025
![Florida: Officials Warn of Dangerous Alligator Presence in Tiger Creek]()
Florida: Officials Warn of Dangerous Alligator Presence in Tiger Creek
Published on 5/16/2025
![Owner of Luxury Lamborghini Yacht That Sank with 30 Influencers in Miami May Face Penalties]()
Owner of Luxury Lamborghini Yacht That Sank with 30 Influencers in Miami May Face Penalties
Published on 5/12/2025
![Luxury Lamborghini Yacht Sinks in Miami Beach: Overcrowding Suspected as Main Cause]()
Luxury Lamborghini Yacht Sinks in Miami Beach: Overcrowding Suspected as Main Cause
Published on 5/12/2025
![Alligator Caught on Video Seemingly "Knocking" on a Florida Home's Door]()
Alligator Caught on Video Seemingly "Knocking" on a Florida Home's Door
Published on 5/11/2025
![Woman Killed by Alligator While Canoeing in Florida Lake]()
Woman Killed by Alligator While Canoeing in Florida Lake
Published on 5/7/2025
![Why Are Alligator Attacks on the Rise in Florida? New Study Sheds Light on Common Causes]()
Why Are Alligator Attacks on the Rise in Florida? New Study Sheds Light on Common Causes
Published on 5/7/2025
![Sewage Pollution Threatens Florida Manatees: "Their Organs Literally Melt"]()
Sewage Pollution Threatens Florida Manatees: "Their Organs Literally Melt"
Published on 5/7/2025
![Florida Wildlife Officers Euthanize Three Bears Following Fatal Attack]()
Florida Wildlife Officers Euthanize Three Bears Following Fatal Attack
Published on 5/7/2025
![Alligator Hunting Season Kicks Off in Florida: Guidelines and Requirements]()
Alligator Hunting Season Kicks Off in Florida: Guidelines and Requirements
Published on 5/7/2025
![Bear Attack in Florida Leaves Man and Dog Dead: Authorities Investigate]()
Bear Attack in Florida Leaves Man and Dog Dead: Authorities Investigate
Published on 5/6/2025
![Fatal Collision Between Boat and Ferry in Florida Leaves One Dead, 12 Injured]()
Fatal Collision Between Boat and Ferry in Florida Leaves One Dead, 12 Injured
Published on 4/29/2025
![Detective Swiftly Rescues Baby Owl in Peril in Florida Parking Lot]()
Detective Swiftly Rescues Baby Owl in Peril in Florida Parking Lot
Published on 4/28/2025
![Florida Resident Discovers Alligator in Kitchen]()
Florida Resident Discovers Alligator in Kitchen
Published on 3/14/2025
![Giant Lizard Sighting Sparks Concern in South Florida: Are They a Threat?]()
Giant Lizard Sighting Sparks Concern in South Florida: Are They a Threat?
Published on 3/8/2025
![Alligator Attacks Woman in Central Florida]()
Alligator Attacks Woman in Central Florida
Published on 3/7/2025
![18 Cuban Migrants Reach Key West; Two Hospitalized for Severe Dehydration]()
18 Cuban Migrants Reach Key West; Two Hospitalized for Severe Dehydration
Published on 12/31/2024
![Discounts for Outdoor Enthusiasts: Florida Offers Reduced Rates on Hunting and Fishing Licenses]()
Discounts for Outdoor Enthusiasts: Florida Offers Reduced Rates on Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Published on 11/26/2024
![Family of Cuban-American Woman Killed in Florida Keys Boating Accident: "She Was Truly Unique"]()
Family of Cuban-American Woman Killed in Florida Keys Boating Accident: "She Was Truly Unique"
Published on 11/12/2024
![Fatal Boat Accident in Florida Keys Leaves One Dead and Several Injured]()
Fatal Boat Accident in Florida Keys Leaves One Dead and Several Injured
Published on 11/9/2024
![Alligator Measuring 10.5 Feet Captured Near Florida Beach]()
Alligator Measuring 10.5 Feet Captured Near Florida Beach
Published on 9/22/2024
![Winning $10,000 for Eliminating Burmese Pythons in the Everglades]()
Winning $10,000 for Eliminating Burmese Pythons in the Everglades
Published on 9/18/2024
![Elderly Woman and Dog Survive Alligator Attack in Florida]()
Elderly Woman and Dog Survive Alligator Attack in Florida
Published on 9/8/2024
![Python Challenge 2024 Kicks Off in Florida with up to $25,000 in Cash Prizes]()
Python Challenge 2024 Kicks Off in Florida with up to $25,000 in Cash Prizes
Published on 8/10/2024
![Concerns Rise Over Increasing Coyote Sightings and Attacks in Florida]()
Concerns Rise Over Increasing Coyote Sightings and Attacks in Florida
Published on 7/30/2024
![Cane Toad Invasion Warning Issued for Southwest Florida]()
Cane Toad Invasion Warning Issued for Southwest Florida
Published on 7/14/2024
![Alligator Takes a Swim Along Miami Beach Shore]()
Alligator Takes a Swim Along Miami Beach Shore
Published on 7/12/2024
![Snake Hunter Captures Massive 17-Foot Python in Florida Everglades]()
Snake Hunter Captures Massive 17-Foot Python in Florida Everglades
Published on 7/4/2024
![Teen Angler in Florida Shocked as Alligator Snatches His Catch]()
Teen Angler in Florida Shocked as Alligator Snatches His Catch
Published on 5/29/2024
![Black Bear Roams Tampa Neighborhood, Eluding Capture Attempts]()
Black Bear Roams Tampa Neighborhood, Eluding Capture Attempts
Published on 5/26/2024
![Florida Resident Shocked by 10-Foot Alligator in Backyard Pool]()
Florida Resident Shocked by 10-Foot Alligator in Backyard Pool
Published on 5/22/2024
![Massive Alligator Captured at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa]()
Massive Alligator Captured at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa
Published on 5/20/2024
