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As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone ...
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By USACE
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5/22/26
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At its May meeting in Ft. Myers, the FWC issued an executive order to close the recreational harvest of gag grouper in state waters ...
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By FWC
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5/13/26
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The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced on Friday the 32nd Annual Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team ...
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By FHSAA
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4/27/26
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![Lionfish are an invasive species with the potential to negatively impact native wildlife and habitats. A single female lionfish can release as many as 30,000 eggs every four days, enabling lionfish populations to grow rapidly, and outcompete native species for food and habitat. [Photo courtesy FWC]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260420-120722-447-Lionfish%20Challenge%20FWC%20feat.jpg)
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The FWC 2026 Lionfish Challenge will kick off May 22 and run through Sept. 14.
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By FWC
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4/20/26
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![This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 4 and 5 and invites residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer. [Photo courtesy FWC]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260330-163230-fde-license%20free%20fishing.jpg)
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Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming FWC license-free freshwater fishing weekend!
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News from FWC
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3/30/26
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The recreational and commercial spiny lobster harvest seasons in both state and federal waters will close on April 1 and reopen on Aug. 6.
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News from FWC
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3/30/26
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On March 14, the FWC hosted the National Archery in the Schools Program State Archery Tournament at the Alachua County ...
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By FWC
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3/24/26
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![Families check in before the South Florida Take Kids Fishing Day at Everglades Youth Conservation Education Center. [Photo courtesy Union Sportsmen’s Alliance]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260323-124527-426-Take%20Kids%20Fishing%20Day%201%20feat.jpg)
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WEST PALM BEACH — The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) hosted 70 youths and their families for the ...
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By Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
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3/23/26
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Join the Union Sportsmen's Alliance in helping create lasting memories for families at the first-ever South Florida...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/9/26
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As the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Catch a Florida Memory continues its 10-year ...
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By FWC
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2/27/26
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![From left to right: Glades Day captains Trinity Sturgis, and Madison Baez. [Photo courtesy Glades Day School]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260205-105118-795-Glades%20Day%20wins%20regional%20quarterfinal.jpg)
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The Glades Day Lady Gators defeated the Sheridan Hills Christian Lady Sharks 4-1 in the regional soccer quarterfinal on Feb. 2.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/5/26 |
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On Jan. 25, boater Michael Deen of Waycross, Georgia, caught five bass weighing 24 pounds, 6 ounces, to win the ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/26/26
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The later flights benefitted from Florida’s typical afternoon warm-up bite, but Emmanuel College’s ...
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By Bassmaster
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1/23/26
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) saltwater angler recognition program ...
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By FWC
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1/20/26
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![Josh Warren poses with his mother and father. [Photo courtesy Sidney Beall III]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251230-143948-e46-Warren%20signs%20letter%20of%20intent-slug.jpg)
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Belle Glade native Josh Warren signed a letter of intent with North Carolina State in a ceremony on Dec. 3.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/30/25 |
![Senior Clarence Hunter maneuvers around a Pahokee defender. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Middle-High School]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251223-140935-382-Moore%20Haven%20basketball%20beats%20Okee-slug.jpg)
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The Moore Haven Terriers varsity basketball team secure a sweep of their Lake Okeechobee rivals early this season.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/23/25 |
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Global Combat Amateurs (GCA) officially launched its first event at Las Palmas in Belle Glade on Nov. 7...
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By Josh Weissman
PR PROS Global Combat Amateurs | 11/17/25 |
![Lake Okeechobee will host the final Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops of the season Nov. 13-15. [Photo courtesy Craig Lamb/Bassmaster]]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251110-154026-5cf-Bassmaster%20Lake%20Okeechobee.jpg)
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To claim a spot in next year’s 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series field during the final...
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By Bassmaster
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11/10/25
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Hogfish recreational harvest will close in state and federal waters off the east coast of...
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News from FWC
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10/31/25
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The FWC will begin accepting applications for Quarter 2 of the Atlantic Red Snapper...
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News by FWC
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10/31/25
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