6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (100+ words) At 2 years old, Chico is a happy, handsome pup with a cute smile and a heart full of love. He’s affectionate, smart (knows "sit" and "down"), and loves walks, toys, pool splashes, and treats. He’s fully recovered after…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (427+ words) Krysta’s path on the Tour de Turtles spans 120 miles so far, according to satellite tracking by the Sea Turtle Conservancy. [ Image courtesy of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring ] Krysta’s nest produced 89 hatchlings; 70 were found disoriented but alive…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (581+ words) The city of Clearwater is seeking to establish a year-round manatee protection zone within Stevenson Creek, extending from the mouth of the creek at Clearwater Harbor to the eastern limits near Douglas Avenue. [ Map courtesy of the CITY OF CLEARWATER…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (343+ words) As many as 4,470 hatchlings disoriented by lights, according to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. Of those, 171 were found dead. By CINDY LANE, Tampa Bay Beacons Sea turtles may be through nesting this season, but 179 of the 458 turtle…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (431+ words) The green dots represent coyote calls received from the public within the last 24 months. The purple ones are calls received from the public from 2017-24. [ Map courtesy of FWC ] The FWC hosts monthly online presentations to learn more about coyotes and…...