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Brevard commissioner suggests killing manatees might help save them

Cyndi04/02/2022

by Cyndi04/02/20220373

Brevard commissioner suggests killing manatees might help save them Brevard County, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- A Brevard commissioner suggested killing manatees might help save them. Commissioner Curt...

Breaking News Fellsmere

One person flown to hospital after airboat vs boat accident near Blue Cypress

Cyndi02/13/2022

by Cyndi02/13/20220568

One person flown to hospital after airboat vs boat accident near Blue Cypress Fellsmere, Fl (treasurecoast.com) –Fellsmere Police Chief Touchberry reported that one person was...

Brevard County Environmental

Manatee Response Update: Munching Manatees

Cyndi01/22/2022

by Cyndi01/22/20220399

Manatee Response Update: Munching Manatees The FWC has observed manatees eating vegetation provided by the team at the Temporary Field Response Station for the first...

Environmental

Keep pets and backyard animals from becoming prey to coyotes

Cyndi01/04/2022

by Cyndi01/04/20220527

Keep pets and backyard animals from becoming prey to coyotes The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Florida residents and visitors to...

Environmental

Manatee feeding site now up and running

Cyndi12/23/2021

by Cyndi12/23/20210422

Manatee feeding site now up and running Brevard County, Fl (treasurecoast.com) -The temporary manatee feeding site in Brevard County is now fully operational with “small...

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Get ready to cast your lines Florida!

Cyndi05/06/2021

by Cyndi05/06/20210779

Get ready to cast your lines Florida! The state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched a new program to help anglers find the best...

Community Environmental Indian River County Martin County St. Lucie County

Florida manatees dying at alarming rate

Cyndi03/24/2021

by Cyndi03/24/202102315

Florida manatees dying at alarming rate Florida manatees died at an average rate of seven a day in the first two months of this year,...

Environmental Uncategorized

Make a difference for manatees this November

Cyndi11/02/2020

by Cyndi11/02/202001521

Make a difference for manatees this November November is Manatee Awareness Month and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public...

Breaking News Uncategorized

Hendry County deputies investigating fatal shooting of FWC officer

Cyndi06/15/2020

by Cyndi06/15/202001701

Hendry County deputies investigating fatal shooting of FWC officer Hendry County, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- Hendry County deputies are investigating the fatal shooting of a Florida Wildlife...

Breaking News Florida News St. Lucie County

Three charged in shark dragging video

Cyndi12/13/2017

by Cyndi12/13/20170862

Three charged in shark dragging video Treasurecoast.com – Charges have finally come for the three men seen in a viral video dragging a shark behind...