Steve Waters

Alligator hunting: The Phase I application period for recreational alligator hunting permits begins Friday at 10 a.m. and runs through May 22. Hunters can submit their application at license agents...

In South Florida's tropical climate, many exotic fish species are right at home in local ponds, lakes and canals. Mayan cichlids and oscars are two of the more abundant non-native...

The little-known Chipola River is unique in Florida, which is why the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is highlighting it in the new video, "FLOW: the Chipola River Story."...

The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout is Saturday, May 13, out of Sands Harbor Resort & Marina. The kickoff party is 6-10 p.m. Thursday at the Pompano Beach Civic Center....

May is a busy month for saltwater fishing tournaments, with five events over the next two weekends. There are two tournaments Saturday. The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout is out...

The fifth annual Gotta Luv Them Fishing Tournament, which raises money for a Florida Atlantic University scholarship fund and pays out more than $5,000, is May 13 out of the...

May 6: The Yamaha Contender Miami Sportfish Tournament out of Miami Beach Marina. The entry fee for up to four anglers is $700 per boat and there are numerous added-value...

Bass tournament: The fifth King of the Glades open team bass tournament trail qualifier event is Sunday out of Everglades Holiday Park. Entry fee is $80 per team, with registration...

SOUTH FLORIDA OFFSHORE: Capt. Bouncer Smith, who fishes out of Miami Beach Marina on Bouncer's Dusky 33, had a sailfish, mutton snappers and sharks Thursday morning. He said lots of...