The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants everyone to know that even though some recreational and commercial saltwater fishing seasons have been temporarily extended and people can saltwater fish without a license on Father's Day weekend, all other Florida saltwater fishing regulations are still in effect.

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On Satuday, BP announced that it has paid $104 million to residents along the Gulf Coast for claims filed as a result of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

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     A Navarre cyclist who was struck by a car Sunday afternoon succumbed to his injuries late Tuesday.

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U.S. Senator George LeMieux, R-FL, along with Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-AK, and Richard Burr, R-NC, sent a letter to President Obama June 18 requesting clarification on the status of foreign vessels taking part in gulf oil spill clean up efforts. In the letter, the senators address the confusion surrounding the Jones Act waiver requirement. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection states there are only 20 oil skimming vessels currently operating off the coast of Florida.

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