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Sue Cocking

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Sue Cocking spent more than 20 years as the outdoors writer at the Miami Herald, covering everything from commercial and recreational fishing to powerboat racing and scuba diving. She once worked as a light-tackle charter boat fishing captain in Key West and had an 18-year career in radio news broadcasting. She lives in Sebastian, Fla.

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Jason Delacruz of Florida is one of the 2024 National Fisherman Highliners of the Year. Photo by the Delacruz family

2024 Highliner of the year: Jason Delacruz

Highliner Jimmy Hull next to crab pots in Florida. At 68, this 2023 National Fisherman Highliner Award winner says there is nothing he would rather do in his life.

National Fisherman Highliner: Jimmy Hull

Photo courtesy of Mimi Stafford.

National Fisherman Highliner: Mimi Stafford

Outbreaks of red tide algae have appeared along the Southwest Florida coast, prompting public health warnings. Shane Dooley photo.

After Hurricane Ian, red tide returns to Southwest Florida

A boat stranded by Hurricane Ian's storm surge at Matlacha, Fla. Casey Streeter photo.

After Hurricane Ian, reckoning looms for Southwest Florida fishermen

Unloading red grouper. Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance photo.

NOAA ruling on red grouper catch in the Gulf announced

Swordfish on the F/V White Water. Blue Water Fishermen's Association photo.

Gulf of Mexico Swordfish: Lingering covid effects, cheap imports depress market

Bob Charney & Tom Hill

Who we are: Hill Family

Ben Zdan bought the lobster and stone crab boat Gotta Luv It five years ago. Ben Zdan photo

Boat of the Month: Gotta Luv It

Florida stone crab. Florida Sea Grant photo.

Gulf stone crab: Crabbers look forward to good year, despite shorter season