State Wildlife
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8 fascinating stops along Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway
Stretching throughout Indian River and Brevard counties, the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway features parks, restaurants, museums, and more
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Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge
The $10,000 grand prize went to Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades during the 10-day hunt, which was meant to bring awareness to the threat that these pythons pose to the ecosystem. Last year, he was the direct runner-up to the grand prize winner.
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Watch for these 9 birds migrating across Florida’s skies this fall
Have your binoculars handy this autumn when Florida experiences many bird species’ southward migration.
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What makes the Florida state parks DeSantis wanted to develop so special
Florida’s state parks are not only natural escapes from urban sprawl but also crucial sanctuaries for the state’s diverse wildlife. These parks represent the last strongholds for many species amidst the rapid urbanization of Florida’s communities, Julie Wraithmell, executive director for Audubon Florida told the Associated Press. And that’s why there was a statewide outcry…
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DeSantis wants to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks
When Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Caddyshack, was majoring in history at Yale, I bet he heard someone quote that famous saying by philosopher George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Yet our Ivy League-educated chief executive failed to learn from a couple of the worst mistakes of former Gov. Rick Scott’s…
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Snake hunters will wrangle invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades during Florida’s 10-day challenge
Over the past decade, the python challenge has grabbed headlines for its incentive-based, only-in-Florida style of hunting as well as celebrity participation.
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What are the most common sharks in Florida?
Familiarize yourself with the sharks that inhabit our waters year round. Here are seven of the most common shark species in Florida.
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Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
There’s no way of knowing whether it was one shark or two separate ones involved in Friday’s attacks, but there are more sharks in the Gulf of Mexico than in past years.
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Florida is the shark bite capital of the world, according to new report
Volusia County, home to Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, seems to be the hotspot for aggressive sharks.
