May 15, 2013
Denying bears easy access to food is the key
The number of bear-related calls received by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are on the rise in northwest Florida.
In 2002, the FWC logged just 118 calls for the 16-cou…
Apr 17, 2013
FWC to permanently waive license requirement for lionfish harvest
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on April 17 at its meeting near Tallahassee discussed waiving the commercial and recreational bag limit and the recreational license requir…
Apr 17, 2013
Hog hunting available soon on public lands
If you like to hunt wild hogs, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has several upcoming opportunities on public lands in northwest Florida that you won’t find in the most rece…
Apr 17, 2013
Proposal would make tarpon, bonefish catch-and-release only
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its April 17 meeting near Tallahassee, moved forward unanimously with a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fis…
Apr 17, 2013
Commission sets 2013 Gulf recreational red snapper season in state waters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 44-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf of Mexico state waters at its meeting April 17 in Tallahassee. State waters are …
Mar 26, 2013
Banfield Lawn Care and Landscaping opens Garden Center
Banfield Lawn Care and Landscaping makes a new addition to the Pace area: the Banfield Garden Center. Celebrating its grand opening today just off highway 90 on West Spencer Field Road, the Banfield …
Mar 22, 2013
2013 Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners will have their annual plant sale at the Emerald Coast Flower and Garden Festival at the UF/IFAS WFREC-Milton Campus Gardens on April 6 from noon to 5 p.m. and …
Mar 22, 2013
Get a plan for flood safety
TALLAHASSEE – National Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 18 – 22 and the Florida Division of Emergency Management encourages residents and visitors to take time this week to learn about flood safe…
Mar 18, 2013
Carpenter's Park casting and learning fishing event for children on April 6
The North Santa Rosa Lions Club is hosting a free casting and learning event for children on April 6 at Carpenter’s Park in Milton from noon to 3 p.m.
The first 100 children who complete the prog…
Mar 12, 2013
TIDES March 13 – March 16
East Bay Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:16 AM CDT High tide 0.54 Feet 6:26 AM CDT Low tide 0.54 Feet 6:59 AM CDT Sunrise 7:50 AM CDT Moonrise 1:25 PM CDT High tide 0.95 Feet 6:54 PM CDT Sunset 8:58 PM C…