Off-duty Collier deputy bit by water moccasin at kids fishing event
A day of fishing fun was cut short for an off duty Collier deputy Saturday, after he was bitten by a water moccasin at Florida Sports Park in East Naples.
Python hunting season set for South Florida
State wildlife officials have created a special python hunting season to try to stop the spread of the nonnative snakes throughout the Everglades.
Bonita council looks to finally reach a consensus on DRGR land
The fate of the 4,000 acres in eastern Bonita Springs designated as environmentally sensitive land has plagued the city for years. Some want to develop it. Some want to preserve it. Some have a mix of opinions between the extremes. This year, with two new Bonita Springs City Council members recently installed, the city is [...]
New boating speed zones going up in Chokoloskee Bay to protect manatees
New manatee speed zones are going up in Chokoloskee Bay in Everglades National Park by the end of the month, park rangers said. The zones will slow boaters and clear the way for federal officials to lift restrictions on boat dock repair and construction in the Everglades City area.
Florida Keys Bonefish Get Added Protection
Bonefish, one of Florida’s most sought-after sportfish, is now one step closer to gamefish status. This species, sometimes called the grey ghost of the flats, is highly prized by fly fishermen and anglers using conventional tackle. Often regarded as the fastest fish in inshore waters, the bonefish is known for its lightning fast runs through shallow water. …