The Latest Breaking News from FWC

“Zombie Deer Disease” Detected Again In Southern State As Authorities Launch Emergency Response Plan

“What in the world is a zombie deer?”

Bored Panda · Oct 18, 2025

Florida wildlife officials discover second case of ‘zombie deer disease’ in state

Experts are enforcing emergency measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious neurodegenerative disease

The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2025

More than 160,000 apply for Florida's first bear hunt in a decade, wildlife officials say

Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for just 172 permits

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Two Children Dead, Two Critically Injured After Youth Sailing Boat Hits Barge In Miami Beach — Who's To Blame?

Two kids died after their sailboat collided with a barge during a youth event. Two more children were injured and are in critical condition.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29, 2025

Charter boat captain reportedly admits to being man in viral video seen stabbing a shark in the water out of ‘revenge’

Zane Garrett, a Florida boat captain, admitted to being the man caught stabbing a bull shark in the head in a viral Snapchat video.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

‘Barbaric’: wildlife advocates criticize Florida bear hunt proposal

Controversial plans could see the slaughter of almost 200 black bears, about 5% of the state’s estimated total

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2025

Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering approval of a black bear hunt for December and into the future, which could eventually allow the use of up to six dogs to corner the bears and use of bowhunting

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Woman canoeing in Florida river attacked and killed by alligator despite husband’s desperate attempt to save her

Officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

An alligator kills a Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say

An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, which investigators say appeared to be an accidental encounter

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Officials say black bear likely killed man and his dog in Florida

Investigation underway in what is believed to be the first fatal mauling of a human by a bear in the state

The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025