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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 […]
FWC, DEP, DACS enhance service to Floridians
For immediate release: June 26, 2012 FWC Contact: Katie Purcell, 850-459-6585 DEP Contact: Patrick Gillespie, 850-245-2115 FWC, DEP, DACS enhance service to Floridians On July 1, officers and staff from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (DACS) will be combined with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]
Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic promises day of learning, fun
For immediate release: June 25, 2012 Media contacts: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943; Joy Hill, 352-620-7335 Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic promises day of learning, fun Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for the Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Cape Canaveral on June 30. The Florida […]