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Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Franklin – NW Taylor County region and Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - The 2026 recreational bay scallop season from Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County (including Carrabelle, Lanark and St. Marks) as well as portions of Levy County and all of Citrus and Hernando counties (including Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa) opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. -
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Join the team effort to conserve manatees and sea turtles with an FWC decal
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - Highlighting partnerships and collaborative efforts that help conserve these iconic, marine species, the FWC has released its 2026-2027 manatee and sea turtle decals. -
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FWC installs floating enclosures to support aquatic vegetation on Lake Harris
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - FWC aquatic habitat biologists recently installed eight floating enclosures at different locations on Lake Harris and Little Lake Harris to promote improved submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) coverage. -
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates the Launch of Florida's Showcase at the Great American State Fair
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Florida Pavilion to Bring the Free State of Florida to Life on the National Mall During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration -
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Bears in your area? Follow these tips
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Juvenile black bears may be seen in unexpected areas this time of year as they leave their mothers’ home ranges in search of new locations of their own to settle down. The FWC shares annual reminders on how to be BearWise® as bears become more active. -
Join the Florida Python Challenge™ this July!
Monday, June 22, 2026 - The 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off in July! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem and raising awareness about invasive species. -
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Help plan the future of the Dinner Island Ranch WMA
Friday, June 19, 2026 - The FWC will present the draft materials for the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Hendry County on Wednesday, July 8. -
FWC begins installation of waterway markers in Levy County for amended Manatee Protection Zone
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - The FWC began work on June 18 to replace and install new waterway markers for manatee protection and boating safety zones within Levy County for amended Manatee Protection Zone. -
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Florida student’s art wins Best of Show in Fish Art Contest!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Sebastian Romo was named the Florida freshwater winner for grades 7-9 in April and advanced to the national competition, where he earned second place in the national grades 7-9 division before going on to receive Best of Show in the 2026 Fish Art Contest. -
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FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Okeechobee
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - FWC, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), plans to conduct a prescribed burn on Eagle Bay Island and Kings Bar on the north side of Lake Okeechobee this week, weather permitting.





