The group Speak Up for Wildlife says they have reports of people killing Florida black bears without proper permits during the state hunt. News 6 asked state officials for an update on the hunt, but were referred to public records requests.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Fernandina Beach.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the Boater Freedom Act into law, legislation that aims to improve relations between boaters and law enforcement as well as boost marina programs throughout Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

Florida wildlife officials will hold a series of online meetings about the possibility of a return to bear hunting in the state.

The Florida Python Challenge is now open for registration.

The executive director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Wednesday the agency is trying to address concerns about increased human-bear conflicts in Franklin County.