Freshwater turtle harvest rule goes into effect Oct. 23
     An additional rule restricting the harvest of freshwater turtles goes into effect on Oct. 23. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) passed the rule at the September Commission meeting.
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St. Johns River emergency rule lifted
     Boaters can now access portions of the river that have been under emergency-rule vessel restrictions for the safety of boaters since August, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.
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FWC extends alligator hunting season in two counties affected by flooding
     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an executive order extending the alligator hunting season in Seminole and Volusia counties because of the historic flooding of the St. Johns River from Tropical Storm Fay.
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