FWC announces 2023 Lionfish challenge to tackle invasive species

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 2023 Lionfish Challenge, in sponsorship with Zookeeper. As a Florida-based lionfish hunting gear and apparel outfitter, the Zookeeper team is aware of the negative impacts lionfish have caused and want to support the organizations and divers working to fight the lionfish invasion. This year’s tournament shirt was custom-designed and printed by Zookeeper and will be awarded to participants who reach the first prize tier.

The Lionfish Challenge is a free summer-long lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors of all ages around the state of Florida. There’ been an astounding number of lionfish removed as part of this challenge – more than 165,000. As we kick off the eighth year of the Lionfish Challenge, our goal remains the same: remove as many lionfish as we can in just four months. Are you up for the Challenge?

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Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington to host drive-thru summertime food distribution

With some families and individuals in our community still experiencing food insecurity, non-profit organizations and local governments are continuing to come together to organize food distribution events to assist those who are in need.

On Saturday, June 25th, from 10am – 12pm, Osceola County Board 0f County Commissioner for District 3 Brandon Arrington will host a free, drive-thru Summertime food distribution, supported by 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and State Representative for District 46 Kristen Arrington.

The event will begin at 10 am at St. Rose of Lima Church, located at 3880 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee. One meal pack will be given to each vehicle, and the food distribution will be first come, first served while supplies last.

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Experience the jaw-dropping excitement of Gator Week 2023 at Wild Florida May29-June 3

Get ready gator enthusiasts, Gator Week at Wild Florida returns May 29 – June 3!

During this week, guests can receive free Gator Park admission when they make a small donation towards the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund to help Osceola County high school students pay for college.

Daily Schedule Throughout Gator Week

Exotic Animal Show – During Wild Florida’s regularly scheduled Exotic Animal Show performances, they’ll focus our segments on different types of crocodilians. For instance, Wild Florida will bring out a Nile, caiman, albino and regular American alligator. In addition to an educational seminar, they’ll also have alligator calling contests and Q&A trivia.

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