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FWC, partners bust illegal Internet sales of protected wildlife
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently concluded a joint operation with federal and state agencies on statewide wildlife law violations. “Operation Wild Web” targeted those intentionally buying and selling fish and wildlife illegally online. The five-day detail last month detected violations across the state. Cases involved the unlawful sale of certain species, […]
Historic Wedding Chapel with Bed & Breakfast For Sale
Citizens State Bank has up for sale a beautiful historic Wedding Chapel, Fellowship Hall and a Bed & Breakfast home (all attached) on city lot in the Historic District of Madison Florida. Just two blocks north of the Madison County Court House. The Chapel and Bed & Breakfast date back to 1851. The Chapel has […]
Deer hunting at 3 Everglades-area WMAs canceled due to continued high water
High water levels in the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor, Holey Land and Rotenberger wildlife management areas (WMAs) continue to stress area wildlife as they seek refuge on tree islands and levees. The long duration of this high-water event adds further stress, resulting in a prolonged recovery period for the impacted animals. For this reason, […]
Obama Administration Signs United Nations Arms Trade Treaty
NRA Calls Treaty Blatant Attack on Citizens Rights Obama Administration Signs United Nations Arms Trade Treaty Fairfax, Va. – Today, Secretary of State John Kerry signed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty on behalf of the Obama administration. The National Rifle Association strongly opposes this treaty, which is a clear violation of the Second Amendment […]
SILVER SPRINGS TO OPEN AS A STATE PARK TUESDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 30, 2013 CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us SILVER SPRINGS TO OPEN AS A STATE PARK TUESDAY ~Silver Springs State Park now part of the state’s award winning park system~ TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks welcomes Florida’s most iconic spring – Silver Springs […]