Drowning prevention committee forms in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Council President Howland established the Special Committee on Drowning Prevention on Tuesday to…
Jacksonville City Council member seeks retention pond safety measures after child drownings
A Jacksonville City Council member is seeking community input on potential safety measures around retention ponds after two…
Florida records nearly 500 alligator attacks, with fatal cases tied to routine activities
Florida’s long coexistence with alligators comes with a sobering statistic: State records show nearly 500 reported attacks on…
Florida gators turn canals, ponds, and lakes into ‘alligator turnpike’
Florida’s vast network of canals, retention ponds, and neighborhood lakes has created an unexpected travel system for one…
A small fish with a big job: The American flagfish and Florida’s troubled waters
By Sean Patton, Stocking Savvy Florida is home to some of the most remarkable freshwater life in North…