Florida will host a license-free freshwater fishing weekend on April 5 and 6, allowing residents and visitors to fish without a license. Two family fishing events will occur during the license-free ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gear up for free fishing days in Florida! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced Thursday they are waiving the licenses for saltwater and freshwater ...

TAMPA, Fla. — People can take to the water — freshwater, in particular — and go fishing without a license this upcoming weekend. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is inviting ...

Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., trailing only California and Texas. However, the number of humans in Florida routinely swells far above the state’s 22.6 million permanent ...

Florida is offering license-free freshwater fishing on June 14th and 15th. Regular fishing licenses cost $17 for residents and non-residents for a short-term license, and up to $79 for a 5-year ...

The fish are biting − but are you licensed to catch them? Go Outdoors Florida, an online licensing system for anglers and hunters, offers a quick and easy way to prepare for your next fishing or ...

Many Floridians are struggling to regroup after back-to-back hurricanes: Helene and then Milton, slammed into Florida. Now, several communities that straddle rivers are trying to navigate river ...

If you'd like to carry some colorful fish-based artwork with you at all times, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced two new designs for fishing license hard cards, chosen ...

Hurricane Idalia was one of the most destructive storms of 2023. It underwent rapid intensification in one day -- which may have been influenced by warmer fresh water rushing into the Gulf from North ...