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Hilux Fire Update for Everglades Area Communities
The Hilux Fire is burning in Big Cypress National Preserve north of I-75. Daily updates, closures, and road conditions for our area.
New Size and Bag Limits for Gulf Lane Snapper Take Effect April 1
New FWC rules for Gulf lane snapper take effect April 1, raising the minimum size limit to 10 inches and setting a 20-fish bag limit.
Stan Gober Memorial (Goodland) Bridge Rehabilitation
The Stan Gober Memorial Bridge on SR 92 is undergoing major repairs through 2026. Drivers should expect lane closures and delays.
Catch a Florida Memory Program 2026
Your Everglades fishing trip could qualify for Florida’s Triple Threat Club. Here’s what local anglers should know before heading out.
March Fishing Report
March fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands has started windy but productive, with large trout on the flats, snook moving in from offshore, and clear water conditions shifting.
Final Week for Goodland Photo Scavenger Hunt
Final week for the Goodland Photo Scavenger Hunt. Purchase a $10 sheet, explore the village, and submit entries by March 13.
Locals Share Smuggling Stories in New Everglades Documentary
Locals from Everglades City and Chokoloskee speak publicly about the smuggling era for the first time in the new documentary Outlaws of the Everglades.
Introducing The Everglades Story With Michael Williams
Want to better understand the Everglades — how it works, what’s gone wrong, and why it’s in trouble? A new video series breaks it all down clearly and simply.
Eight Years Later – Your Gateway to Paradise is Back (And Better Than Ever)
The new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center has opened in Everglades City, built to withstand storms and reconnect visitors to the Ten Thousand Islands.
Big Cypress Fire Update for Everglades Area Communities
Ongoing updates on the Big Cypress National Preserve fire, including containment progress, road impacts, and preserve closures affecting our area.