Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says

Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.

Red tide bloom makes its way to southwest Florida bays

Red tide bloom makes its way to southwest Florida bays

Scientists say a red tide bloom is making its way into southwest Florida bays and killing sea turtles. 

Scientists say a red tide bloom is making its way into southwest Florida bays and killing sea turtles. 

2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days

2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days

In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.

In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.

2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days
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2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days

In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.

In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.

Florida lawmaker takes aim at shark fin sales

Florida lawmaker takes aim at shark fin sales

Importing, exporting and selling shark fins would be illegal in Florida, under a proposal filed Thursday by state Rep.

Importing, exporting and selling shark fins would be illegal in Florida, under a proposal filed Thursday by state Rep.

Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued for Volusia County

Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued for Volusia County

Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.

Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.

Bees have been declared the most important living things on earth

Bees have been declared the most important living things on earth

We may avoid them like an annoying relative when we see them buzzing around, but their importance in the planet's ecosystem far outweighs the pain of any sting you may get.

We may avoid them like an annoying relative when we see them buzzing around, but their importance in the planet's ecosystem far outweighs the pain of any sting you may get.

Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species

Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species

The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.

The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.