Gov. Charlie Crist told Florida wildlife officials on Thursday that he wants to ban the harvesting of wild freshwater turtles, which are served as delicacies in Asia. ...more

November 20, 2008 |

It's been a while since Richard Stauffer had his last face-to-face experience with a Florida black bear. ...more

September 21, 2008 |

Drive through Hernando's neighborhoods on any given Saturday and you're sure to see homeowners tending to and enjoying their own little patches of paradise. ...more

September 18, 2008 |

The city is working to finish a redesigned park in the Channel District by January, hoping it could become a hot spot for Super Bowl events. ...more

July 28, 2008 |

Things look promising this summer for those who love the taste of bay scallops. The season opened Tuesday, and the annual scallop survey conducted by the Florida Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg showed numbers at least doubling in some areas since last year. And even locations where scallops have been absent for decades are showing good populations, according to FWRI biologist Steve Geiger. ...more

July 2, 2008 |

SEBRING — From red-bellied turtles to green tree frogs to alligators big and small, students touring Highlands Hammock State Park on Thursday got a close up view of Florida wildlife and the effects of the drought. During the first week of the two-week Sebring Middle School summer science camp about 35 students have been taking part in day trips that included a canoe trip down the Peace River on Wednesday and Thursday's exploration of the state park. Park Specialist Dorothy Harris took the students on a tram-ride tour of the park stopping at various spots to point out wildlife, plant life and other features. ...more

June 19, 2008 |

GARDEN NOTES Events NATIVE PLANT WEEKEND: The Butterfly, Herb & Native Plant Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday June 15 at USF Botanical Gardens. ...more

June 12, 2008 |

By category, here are some places you can call for help: ...more

June 10, 2008 |

Florida wildlife officials plan to issue more permits than ever for the state's public alligator hunting season, now in its 20th year. ...more

May 7, 2008 |

TAMPA - For 11 weeks starting in August, alligator hunters, most of them amateurs, will ply the nighttime lakes and rivers of Florida in search of hides, meat and the thrill of boating one of the state's signature reptiles. ...more

May 6, 2008 |