Port of the Islands
Snook Season Closing — Final Days to Fish Locally
Florida's Snook harvest season closed May 1. Reopens October 1.
Naples Zoo Is Free for Locals Once a Month
Free zoo day at Naples Zoo is offered to Collier County residents on the first Saturday of every month. Here’s what to know before you go.
Florida Has a Bat Maternity Season? Of Course It Does.
Florida’s bat maternity season is underway, and removal is now restricted. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and what to do if bats move in.
Earth Day — Living in a Postcard
Living in Everglades City means living in a postcard every day. Earth Day is a good reminder to appreciate and protect everything that makes this place special.
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.
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.
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.
