For the first time ever, the Panama City Beach Scottish Festival has expanded to two days. It started Friday night and goes through Saturday. Event goers can ...

Sheriff A.J. Smith was instrumental in getting the black bear law passed during last year's legislative session. For more ...

FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public meeting ...

At a public meeting in Astor on Feb. 20, a representative of the FWC gave a detailed presentation, showing examples of ...

The FWC is considering the move due to complaints about bears entering neighborhoods and posing threats to drivers.

For the first time in nearly a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering a black bear hunt. The Florida Fish and ...

Congressman Byron Donalds has officially announced his candidacy for Florida governor. WINK News recently celebrated a significant milestone in its community-driven initiative, March to a Million ...

Ella Mae Piper, a woman who dedicated her life to community outreach even during segregation, continues to inspire many in Fort Myers.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on options for regulated black bear hunting across the ...

TALLAHASSEE , Fla. — The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on March 13 at 6 p.m. to ...

Black bear hunting could come back to Florida. State wildlife officials are currently considering different plans for another ...

Florida's Gulf Coast continues to grapple with the presence of red tide, caused by the harmful algal bloom organism Karenia ...