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Devastating hurricane destruction in Florida
(Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this story.) Jeffrey Huber still sees it clearly: one day there was a roof on his family’s house, and the next, Hurricane Andrew […]
Sea Turtle Season is Winding Down Courtesy AMITW
Sea turtle hatchlings are still making their way out of nests along Anna Maria Island, even as the season finally winds down. The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch (AMITW) reported […]
Eclipse Thursday Night, Early Friday Morning
Circle Friday, August 28, 2026, on your calendar because this is a lunar eclipse you really don’t want to miss. From Thursday night into early Friday morning (August 27/28), almost […]
Hurricane season is here
Hurricane prep isn’t just about comfort; it’s about safety. If you skip the basics, hurricanes don’t forgive. They can rip apart homes, flood neighborhoods, and leave you scrambling. Preparation is […]
Nothing beats an Englewood sunset.
Longing for one of those brilliant orange Englewood sunsets? Now’s the time to catch one, because the magic comes from Saharan dust, and that’s leaving soon. With those thick plumes […]
Coyote Raid in SWFL Beaches
Coyotes are outsmarting efforts to protect sea turtle nests on Sanibel and Captiva islands, and right now, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation team is feeling the frustration. Last summer, coyotes feasted […]
A wildfire burning near the US Highway 98 is picture, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, U.S, May 6, 2020. in this still image taken from the social media video. Ryan Debran/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT.
Florida has spent months battling wildfires during one of the worst droughts in its history. Just as the water tables finally start bouncing back and the smoky haze clears out, […]
Timmy the Turtle Courtesy Marathon Turtle Hospital
When Timmy, the hefty loggerhead turtle with a stubborn streak, lumbered back into the Atlantic Friday, the crowd in Key West cheered. You could feel the relief, a real sense […]
Alligators can be found practically anywhere in Florida.
In Florida, spotting an alligator isn’t exactly headline news. Mary Miller grew up in Venice and remembers one afternoon back in 1969 when an alligator camped out by their mailbox. […]
Vibrio Vulnificus
Every time you check Florida’s headlines, it feels like there’s some new threat: another invasive python, a leprosy story, or some strange disease in the water. The Gulf’s warm waters […]
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