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FWC announces Florida Fish Art Contest special recognition
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - The Florida Nomad’s Artist Spotlight Award recognizes Sebastian Romo for his creativity in creating this unique artwork of the Florida bass. -
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Help plan the future of Florida Keys WEA
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Bay scallop season opens July 10 in the Pasco Zone
Monday, July 7, 2025 - Recreational harvesters need a Florida saltwater fishing license to harvest bay scallops unless they are exempt from needing a license or have a no-cost shoreline fishing license and are wading from shore to collect scallops. -
![Least Tern With Chick on beach by Brittney Brown]()
Be a holiday hero for nesting sea turtles and shorebirds
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Anyone spending time along our shorelines can help with nesting success for both sea turtles and waterbirds by giving them space, keeping beaches clean and dark, and leaving personal fireworks at home. -
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FWC: New flier fish co-record holder
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Michael Baxley caught a 1.36-pound flier on Ocheesee Pond in Jackson County in June 2025. -
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Protect Florida manatees and sea turtles with fresh decals from the FWC
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Every year beginning July 1, new manatee and sea turtle decals become available for a $5 donation at your local tax collector’s office. -
Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin – NW Taylor County region and Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties
Friday, June 27, 2025 - Harvest of bay scallops is permitted only by hand or by using a landing or dip net. Commercial harvest is prohibited. -
FWC preparing to implement new law to improve vessel accountability and reduce derelict vessels
Friday, June 27, 2025 - Senate Bill 164, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 19, will go into effect on July 1, 2025. -
Recreational harvest of Atlantic red porgy closes July 1
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - Harvest will reopen in Atlantic state waters on May 1, 2026. -
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FWC leading historic restoration efforts on Lake Kissimmee
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - The FWC has allocated an unprecedented $2.35 million over two years to support this restoration effort, marking the largest revegetation project in agency history.
