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The Coast Guard repatriated 21 Cubans to Cuba last week after they were interdicted in two separate incidents off the Florida Keys. A boater alerted Coast Guard Sector Key West to a raft with 11 people aboard at approximately 8 a.m., May 22, off Alligator Reef Light. Coast Guard Station officers reported one of the Cubans deceased. The deceased’s son reported the raft had capsized at the start of their voyage resulting in loss of their food, water, medication and his father passed away dur...

Stone crab season ends May 2 Posted on Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab seasons in state and federal waters will come to a close May 2, with the last day of harvest being May 1. This annual season closure date was modified last year as part of a suite of changes that were made in response to a long-term decline in harvest and because the stone crab fishery is likely undergoing overfishing. These changes are intended to increase the stone crab population and build resiliency i...

Florida’s stone crab season ends May 2 FWC Tags:  Claws must be 2 7/8 of an inch Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab seasons in state and federal waters will come to a close May 2, with the last day of harvest being May 1. This annual season closure date was modified last year as part of a suite of changes that were made in response to a long-term decline in harvest and because the stone crab fishery is likely undergoing overfishing. These changes are intended to increase the ...

How to start your fishing adventure Posted on “Gone Coastal” column by Jasmin Graham and Melissa Crouch Fishing is an enjoyable pastime, especially here in Florida. In fact, there are approximately 4 million saltwater and freshwater anglers in the state of Florida. I love saltwater fishing for several reasons: 1) You get to be outside enjoying nature. 2) Crisp sea breezes and the smell of sea salt. 3) Every catch is a surprise, with so many fish in the ocean, you never really know what you ...