How Florida’s first failed national park kickstarted its thriving state parks

Home to four ecosystems and countless endangered species, Highlands Hammock State Park’s origin is a story of grass-roots ...
WMNFOpinion

Sand mine situation gives everyone a sinking sensation about Florida’s aquifer

Colleen Farmer co-chairs an organization called Stop the Sand Mine in Citrus County in order to protect water and Florida's ...

Cape Coral wildlife group known for burrowing owls, gopher tortoises hosting youth event

Cape group is hosting youth event from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Cape Coral-Lee County Library, according to spokesperson Janet Windisch.
NBC 6 South Florida

The gopher tortoise, a protector of Florida's animals

Florida is home to plenty of species that need no introduction: alligators, crocodiles, panthers, or manatees. However, a silent sentinel lies within burrows of Florida's grounds. The gopher tortoise ...
The Indianapolis Star

Florida’s gopher tortoise relocation may not save the species — here’s why | Opinion

A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It didn’t know how lucky it was. Across Florida, builders are required to ...