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Police in North Port arrested five shark-tooth hunters for digging on private property. The result? Five shark-tooth hunters now face felony trespassing charges. The North Port Police warned people about […]
Courtesy Steve Hemmingsen
By Steve Hemmingsen I don’t know if it’s the same bird, but for years, at least one Great White Heron has been patrolling the environs around the McDonald’s at the […]
Satellite sea-surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean October 2015. Courtesy NOAA
Ancient coral skeletons hold the secrets of our planet’s climate, stretching back over a thousand years. These corals show that global warming isn’t just warming the oceans; it’s supercharging El […]
Trail cameras at Babcock Ranch Preserve have picked up something special: a Florida panther mother and her three kittens, moving quietly through the brush north of the Caloosahatchee River. This […]
When a kayak angler is on the water, every minute not spent fishing feels like a missed opportunity. The quiet paddling, the wildlife, and the beauty of Southwest Florida are […]
Robot bunny created by and courtesy of UF Department of Biology
Burmese pythons, those huge, stealthy, and relentless snakes, have taken over South Florida since their debut in the Everglades back in the 1970s. Whether people let them loose or they […]
Amber and Robert Kaleda, owners of B&B Pet Resort
Congratulations to B&B Pet Resort, who were just named Best of Florida 2026. The resort offers dog daycare, overnight lodging, luxury suites, and enrichment programs, everything to spoil your pup. […]
King Tides on the Gulf Coast peak in the fall.
A king tide is the highest tide of the year that you can predict, driven by a cosmic tug-of-war between the sun, the moon, and the Earth. Although most common […]
(From L) No-see-um next to a mosquito Courtesy the CDC
There’s a saying: “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito.” But at least you can see a mosquito. Let’s talk […]
Florida Summer Gulf Temperature Chart from 1982 to 2026. Source: NOAA
Florida’s Gulf waters are heating fast. Head to the beach lately, and you’ll notice that the ocean doesn’t just feel warm, it feels like a hot bath that won’t cool […]
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