Local News

 Gov. Rick Scott and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced a saltwater license-free fishing day for Sept. 1. On this day, Florida residents and visitors can experience Florida’s unique saltwater fishing opportunities first hand without being required to have a recreational saltwater fishing license. 

In a few days, students will file in from their summer vacation to air-conditioned classrooms once again.  That’s a big change for the four 2013 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) students who worked outside during their summer break for the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge.  They’re returning to school with money in their pockets, federal conservation work experience under their belt and a great job reference.

ST. PETERSBURG — The Coast Guard along with commercial salvage rescued four people approximately 13 miles west of Cedar Key Saturday.

The Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg received an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert at 8:41 p.m., plotting an area with rough weather.

An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Clearwater arrived on scene and located a swamped boat, with four people clinging to the hull.

As summer draws to an end, it is time to start preparations for the 2014 Suwannee River Fair.