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2011 boating statistics now available
For immediate release: July 9, 2012 Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 Photos available on FWC Flickr site: Go to http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxNihkX. 2011 boating statistics now available Sixty-seven people lost their lives in Florida last year in boating accidents, and there have already been 28 deaths so far this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]
Red snapper season in Gulf extended 6 days
For immediate release: July 2, 2012 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Red snapper season in Gulf extended 6 days The federal and state recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico waters has been extended six days. The season will close July 17, with the last day of the season being July 16. NOAA Fisheries […]
Warning: Flood waters can displace wildlife
For immediate release: June 28, 2012 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Flood waters can displace wildlife The rising water levels caused by Tropical Storm Debby are forcing many critters to find higher ground. Snakes, alligators and fire ants top the list of displaced wildlife. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) cautions the public that […]
Bay scallop season opens July 1
For immediate release: June 25, 2012 Contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 Bay scallop season opens July 1 It’s time, bay scallop harvesters! Get your snorkels, masks and dive flags ready. The recreational bay scallop harvest season starts July 1. The season is regularly open through Sept. 10, but at its June 28 meeting in Palm Beach […]
Tropical Storm Debby
TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Department of Emergency Management As of 11 AM Tuesday, Tropical Storm Debby was located about 92 miles south-southwest of Perry, Florida. Debby is moving slowly toward the east at 3 mph and an eastward or east-northeastward motion with some increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple […]