Anglers face snook limits
Massive fish kills around Florida this month prompted fisheries regulators to close the snook season until September.
Manatees dying in record numbers
This month’s cold snap is being blamed for at least 77 manatee deaths, beating the previous record of 56 set in 2009, state biologists say.
Work about to begin on $53M Everglades restoration project
Schoolchildren tossed shovelfuls of dirt to mark the ceremonial groundbreaking for an Everglades restoration project at Picayune Strand State Forest. Now the real work is set to get underway in about 30 days, project managers said Friday. The $53 million job will bring scores of workers and heavy equipment — and big changes — to [...]
For Hot Action, Try Sheepshead on Cool Winter Days
Sheepshead love cool water. These underappreciated Florida fish are feisty fighters and fine table fare. They are also easy to catch. …
New consultant taking over study of I-75 culverts, south Lee drainage
South Florida Water Management District officials are hiring a new consultant to finish the work begun by ADA Engineering 16 months ago. At a recent meeting, Phil Flood, manager of the district’s Lower West Coast Service Center, said a new consultant is being brought in. He told Lee County commissioners there have been complaints of [...]