Meet Saka and Akondro: The critically endangered lemurs at the North Florida Wildlife Center
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The North Florida Wildlife Center, located in Jefferson County, is home to an array of different ...
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Florida Manatee Rebound Continues, But It's Not All Good News
After hitting record highs in recent years, Florida manatee deaths in 2024 were far below the five-year average. “That is a ...
Brawl between young bear and dog ends with pet owner bitten, Florida officials say
A fight between a dog and a bear led to a man being injured when he dared to intervene on behalf of his beloved pooch, according to investigators in Florida. It happened after dark Dec. 20 in Orange ...
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Resilience and Revival: Exploring Fort Myers and Bonita Springs Post-Hurricane
Discover the enduring spirit of Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, Florida, as we explore top attractions, dining, and cultural gems that showcase the region’s resilience and charm after natural disasters ...
Another showdown over Florida state bird? Legislation filed to elevate flamingo, scrub-jay
Mooney on Friday filed legislation ( HB 81) for the 2025 legislative session to make the American flamingo the official state ...
Lawmaker tries again to make the flamingo Florida’s state bird
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Rep. Jim Mooney, R-Islamorada, on Friday ...
Out with the mockingbird? Florida lawmakers look for state bird replacement
According to the American Bird Conservancy, mockingbirds live in more than half of the continental U.S. Flamingos, on the other hand, are mostly found in Florida and throughout the Caribbean except in ...
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Florida lawmakers could consider another push to make the flamingo the state bird
Islamorada, filed a proposal that would lead to the flamingo replacing the mockingbird, which has been the state’s bird since 1927. The bill also would name the Florida scrub jay as the official state ...
Florida Poison Control advises public on what watch for during snake season
There’s six venomous snakes native to Florida and in 2024 Florida poison control in Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa consulted more than 300 venomous bites.
FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI said the evidence now shows that Shamsud-Din Jabbar was solely responsible for the attack and professed allegiance to ...
Meet Saka and Akondro: The critically endangered lemurs located at the North Florida Wildlife Center
Meet Saka and Akondro: The critically endangered lemurs located at the North Florida Wildlife Center ...
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State of the World from NPR
The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring ...