Florida Commercial Fishing Captain Pays $22,300 Restitution
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today announced a settlement agreement with a commercial fishing captain....
View ArticleFWC Announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 2022 Lionfish Challenge tournament, which kicks off May 20 and ends Sept. 6. The Lionfish Challenge is a...
View ArticleWhere is Dale Hossfield? Coast Guard searching for Vero Beach man after boat...
The Coast Guard is currently searching for Dale Hossfield, 68, from Vero Beach, after his boat washed up on Melbourne Beach with the motor still running. Officials said his 29-foot vessel washed up on...
View ArticleAtlantic snook season to close in Sebastian
The Atlantic snook season and recreational harvest in state and federal waters will close June 1. Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. Seasonal harvest...
View ArticleBoating Safety Week in Sebastian, Florida
As a reminder, Sebastian Daily published a video regarding Boat Safety and Tips in Sebastian, presented by the marine officer for the Sebastian Police Department. Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticleNow is your chance to fish without a license in Sebastian
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites residents and visitors to fish in Florida during two license-free weekends: June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater....
View ArticleHelp nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that we can help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture at night,...
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ORCA releases new Indian River Lagoon study in fish
Levels of some toxins found in fish are not a concern at this time in the Indian River Lagoon, according to a new study by the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA). The study is called...
View ArticleDive teams recover 500 pounds of trash at Sebastian Inlet
Last month, members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) dive team hosted an underwater cleanup event at the North Jetty at the Sebastian Inlet State Park. Dive teams from...
View ArticleBok Tower Botanist & Indian River County Conservation Lands Program Rescues...
Join Indian River County staff and Botanist Cheryl Peterson to work on rescuing one of the rarest mint plants in the world right here in Indian River County on July 12, 2022, at 9:00 am. The Lakela’s...
View ArticleJones Pier Sneak Peek Tour in Indian River County
Indian River County is planning its first Sneak Peek Tour at the Historic Jones’ Pier Conservation Area. The 1-mile walking tour will begin at 9:00 am on July 30th, 2022. A Volunteer Planting effort...
View ArticleHelp beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend
This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while enjoying Florida’s coastal habitats near the Sebastian Inlet...
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Leatherback Sea Turtles Break County Nest Record
Taco Chela is a new Mexican restaurant in Sebastian Florida. Our food review of Taco Chela in Sebastian, along with menu options and pricing. They are located at 1103 U.S. Highway 1 in Sebastian FL....
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Why were people taking pictures with a shark?
Taco Chela is a new Mexican restaurant in Sebastian Florida. Our food review of Taco Chela in Sebastian, along with menu options and pricing. They are located at 1103 U.S. Highway 1 in Sebastian FL....
View ArticleFWC removes 93 impaired boat operators during Fourth of July weekend
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers were out throughout the state during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, removing several boaters under alcohol or drugs. The...
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Local Teen Wins USA Surfing Longboard Championship
Fiona Sargente, a 19-year-old surfing champion who’s been surfing since she was 10, has qualified for the International Surfing Association’s World Longboard Championship. The Palm Bay resident has...
View ArticleTreasure Coast Waterway Cleanup collects 892 pounds of garbage in Sebastian
Last weekend, volunteers with the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup collected 892 pounds of garbage along the waterfront starting at the Main Street boat ramp in Sebastian. The Marine Industries...
View ArticleFWC schedules 2 webinars to seek public input on Gopher Tortoise Permitting...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled two public webinars to ask questions about the agency’s draft revisions to the Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines. “The...
View ArticleShorebirds and sea turtles need their space this Labor Day
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that shorebirds and sea turtles still rely on beaches near Sebastian for nesting during the Labor day holiday weekend. To...
View ArticleFWC releases interactive games to educate students
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced an interactive game series called Gone Fishin’ for educators and parents to encourage students to learn marine conservation....
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