Red tide, fish kills reported for Okaloosa in update [MAP]
Red Tide Mid-Week Update for October 17, 2018 Current Conditions Bloom concentrations of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persist…
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Local AmeriCorps environmental team named state’s best
Since 2014, AmeriCorps NWF Environmental Stewards have built or restored over 100 acres of coastal habitat. The Northwest…
Red tide, fish kills reported in Okaloosa, Walton [MAP]
In Northwest Florida, reports of fish kills were reported for areas in and/or offshore of Okaloosa, Walton, Bay,…
Red tide growing in Bay County
Current Conditions A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida and extends along ~130…
Red tide reported in Okaloosa [MAP]
In Northwest Florida, very low to low cell concentrations (<100,000 cells per liter) were reported from Okaloosa to…
Pinfish Grand Nationals grows to 84 teams [PHOTOS]
Pinfish, a go-to bait for local anglers, is in this instance the fish to catch to win prizes. …
Bluewater Pinfish Grand Nationals set
Now in its 7th year, the fun and popular Pinfish Grand Nationals has both young anglers and anglers…
Lionfish Challenge 2018 Update
Blake Russell of Shalimar won $500 and Engel Cooler on June 8, and Joe Livingston of Destin won $500…
Eglin Golf Course transitions from public to private
Members of the public are still welcome to utilize Eglin Golf Course; however, they must be accompanied by…
Annual pinfish tournament winners announced [PHOTOS]
The fun and popular tournament featured two-person teams consisting of one licensed fisherman (age 16+) and one angler…
Pinfish tournament for young anglers Aug. 5
The fun and popular event, now in its 6th year, has both young anglers and anglers who are…
2017 Bluewater Kayak & SUP Fishing Tournament is July 8
There will be three Divisions for participating anglers: Trout, Redfish, and Other Fish (any fish other than trout…
More Gulf red snapper fishing starting this weekend
The additional 39-day recreational red snapper season in Gulf Federal waters is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from…
Possible changes to Gulf red snapper season to be discussed
Discussions are focused on aligning a possible expanded federal water season on weekends and holidays through the summer…
Knowledge helps replace fear of snakes
Some of the folk remedies discredited included such things as sulfur and mothballs. In all, the snakes ignored…
Public input sought on cobia fishing; workshop in Destin
Cobia fishing is currently open year-round and has a minimum size limit of 33 inches fork length and…
Clean bird feeders to help protect cardinals and other birds
Sick cardinals appear to move slowly, often hiding in ground vegetation with limited ability to fly. They seem…
FWC approves 78-day recreational red snapper 2017 season in Gulf waters
The 78-day Gulf recreational red snapper season begins with weekends only on Saturday, May 6. At its April…
Help keep nesting waterbirds safe: Give them space
Shorebirds build shallow nests out of sand and shells on beaches in spring and summer, and eggs and…
People can help nesting sea turtles (PHOTOS)
People can help sea turtles that nest on Florida’s beaches at night by leaving the beach as natural…