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December was unusually warm, humid
(Marathon & Big Pine Free Press © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062702405)

...typically crowded with manatees in the winter never saw a December influx. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Kevin Baxter said the agency has no data on this years ...

 Driver speaks after witnessing crash following panther death
(Ft. Myers-WINK (CBS) © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062704240)

...first things we did was said a prayer for the people involved." FWC officials say that panther killed was the same one that was roaming ...

Endangered manatees crowd SWFL park in search of warmth
(Ft. Myers-WINK (CBS) © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:30AM (Article ID 1062633402)

...be extra cautious. Remember, if you see a manatee in distress, call FWC immediately. Manatee Park: (239) 690-5030 10901 State Road 80 (Palm ...
 

Fewer panthers died in 2013 than 2012
(Winter Haven News Chief © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 5:13AM (Article ID 1062705014)

...wildlife officials said Tuesday that 20 panther deaths were documented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Thats down from 27 deaths in 2012. Fifteen of the 20 panther ...
 

Fewer panthers killed last year, state wildlife officials say
(Tampa Bay Times © 01/07/2014)
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Indexed Jan 7 2014 9:24PM (Article ID 1062526553)

...died in 2013, compared to the 27 that died in 2012, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced in a news release. Cars and trucks continued to be their ...

 groups grapple with rules, regulations
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062702415)

...regulations for fishing that are acceptable to all anglers. Representatives of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC ) and the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico fishery management councils grappled ...a regional South Florida management council, develop regional rules, or have the FWC take over rulemaking for species commonly found off South Florida, which would ...on closed seasons, bag limits and size limits are inconsistent. Keys-based ...
 

Lee County: Where manatees go to die
(Ft. Myers News-Press © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062705296)

...for a couple of years,? said Kevin Baxter, a spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . ?Looking back in recent years, models projected stable or increasing populations in ...

 Man rescued after spending night on lake in frigid temperatures
(Sebring Highlands Today © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062704058)

...the situation. They notified the sheriffs office. The sheriffs office contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission because FWCC officers were located close to the area, Hays said. Deputies ...Johnny Trammel and Adam Schwartz also went to the boat ramp. The FWC assisted Wyche to shore and Avon Park Police Department Commander Brian Robinson ...she said in a press release. "The coordinated effort between our deputies, FWC and Commander Robinson resulted i...

 Panther released in Palm Beach County dies
(WPEC News 12 Palm Beach County © 01/07/2014)
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Indexed Jan 7 2014 9:24PM (Article ID 1062528734)

...dies PHOTO: An orphaned panther is released the Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area. (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission / November 8, 2011) Story by David Fleshler / Sun Sentinel Posted by Scott ...weak condition. No cause of death has been found, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . The panther had been rescued as a kitten along with his sister ...

 Pasco sanctuary founder defends facility after lion escape
(WFLA (NBC) Channel 8 Tampa © 01/07/2014)
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Indexed Jan 7 2014 11:25PM (Article ID 1062602471)

...the sun and thats where she stayed the whole time," she said. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officers responded to the incident. They said that because the lion never ...in a wooded area just relaxing laying down," said Beryl Martin with FWC . "Very calm.. didnt pose a danger to any of our officers at ...
 

Report adds details to fatal boat wreck
(Panama City News Herald © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:36AM (Article ID 1062633471)

...the name of a cab driver. The driver told investigators from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that he had taken three people to Legendary Marina on Okaloosa Island about midnight. 1 2 3
 

Rescued Manatees Returned To The Wild
(CBS 4 Miami © 01/07/2014)
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Indexed Jan 7 2014 9:24PM (Article ID 1062526912)

...The area where Woodstock and Cheeno were released was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . We are ecstatic every time we release one of these manatees and ...

 Rethinking 'Rescues'
(Panama City News Herald © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:36AM (Article ID 1062633487)

...are being born. This is also the time of year when the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC ) begins getting calls about “abandoned” animals that folks believe may be ...to rescue it,” said Angeline Scotten, Wildlife Assistance Biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC ). Scotten says what typically happens is someone discovers a young deer...
 

Second Fla. panther death of 2014
(WFLA (NBC) Channel 8 Tampa © 01/07/2014)
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Indexed Jan 7 2014 11:25PM (Article ID 1062602473)

...marked them with transponder chips. Five months later in September 2011, the FWC rescued them in Collier County after their mother was found dead. The ...s top Facebook conversations http://on.fb.me/18y81Cl Information provided by FWC
 

St. Johns River Blue Crab Trap Closure Starts Jan. 16
(Tallahassee-WCTV (CBS) © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:36AM (Article ID 1062633495)

St. Johns River Blue Crab Trap Closure Starts Jan. 16 News Release: FWC Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters of the St. ...10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC ) the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps ...

New crops fuel future of Florida agriculture
(Sebring Highlands Today © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062704053)

...with any crop." Cindy Weinstein, owner of Green Sea Farms in Zolfo Springs , worked by Castle during his early UF research to determine the viability ...

Manatees seeking warmth pack Tampa Bay-area waters
(WOLF – Fox Orlando © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062704502)

...Hundreds of heat-seeking manatees are packing the warm water springs at a Tampa Bay-area national wildlife refuge. That's prompted ...300 manatees have packed into the canal leading to the Three Sisters Springs at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. On Tuesday, officials instituted an emergency closure of the springs to activities such as swimming and kayaking so that the manatees would ...

FSU, UCF Fans Get into Florida State Parks for Half Price All Month
(Sunshine State News © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:23AM (Article ID 1062625559)

...priced admission is good at all state parks except Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. The offer does not ...

Federal judge signs off on water pollution limits
(WOLF – Fox Orlando © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062704494)

...a long-running battle over the regulation of the state's lakes , rivers as well as some estuaries. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and state environmental ...

Construction underway on Crooked Creek boat ramp // MAP
(Panama City News Herald © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:36AM (Article ID 1062633480)

...of the work, which includes a concrete ramp, a wooden dock, drainage ponds , bank reinforcement and sodding. The county did the design work. It also ...

 

Central Floridas Toxic Algae Blooms Have Some Calling 2013 The Lost Summer
(WFSU Newsroom © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:36AM (Article ID 1062632722)

...of millions of gallons of polluted freshwater into the regionâ€(tm)s rivers and estuaries. The rain also helped spark toxic algae blooms that have ...re discharging large volumes of water down the Caloosahachee and St. Lucie [Rivers ] and that water is polluted, said Davis. " It creates two problems. It†...originate at a single source: Lake Okeechobee. The Caloosahachee and St. Lucie Rivers run to the East and West of the Lake. Both saw algae ...

 

As manatees seek shelter from cold, officials close Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River
(Tampa Bay Times © 01/07/2014)
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Indexed Jan 7 2014 9:24PM (Article ID 1062522854)

As manatees seek shelter from cold, officials close Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River CRYSTAL RIVER â€" Officials with the Crystal River National ...Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday morning instituted an emergency closure of Three Sisters Springs in order to safeguard the approximately 300 manatees that had packed into the canal that leads to the springs . The closure will remain in effect until at least midday Wednesday †...cold spell, said Ivan Vic...

 

Weeki Wachee mermaids performing in cold weather
(WFLA (NBC) Channel 8 Tampa © 01/07/2014)
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Indexed Jan 7 2014 11:25PM (Article ID 1062602472)

...spans 12 miles through some of Hernando Countys most scenic and serene wildlife habitats. It is the source of water-based recreation, including canoeing and ...

Weather affecting Southwest Florida wildlife
(WZVN (ABC) Ft. Myers © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 3:23AM (Article ID 1062620900)

Weather affecting Southwest Florida wildlife The chilly weather is taking its toll on ...wildlife across Southwest Florida. The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is reporting an increase in the number of patients they are ..."It looks like its pretty crowded today," said Joe Bertucci, of the parks visitors. At the Naples Zoo, crowds are also ample on Tuesday, although ...

Rob Bullock is fishing for success
(Sebring Highlands Today © 01/08/2014)
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Indexed Jan 8 2014 4:44AM (Article ID 1062704052)

...can not only pollute water, but may also poison and kill native wildlife like frogs and the hawks that eat them, Bullock went on. If ...