Record 1,178 sea turtle nests on Sanibel and Captiva face big threats | Lee County
SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation says this is a record-breaking season for loggerhead nesting on…
How amber lights are saving baby sea turtles in Tampa Bay
The Brief Amber coastal lighting is helping lower sea turtle disorientations across Tampa Bay beaches as thousands of…
Sea turtle nesting season in Florida could break records this year
(NewsNation) — The 2026 sea turtle nesting season in Florida has been very active, with two species on…
Tropical Storm Bertha washes away sea turtle nests along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Storm damage from Tropical Storm Bertha on Florida’s Gulf Coast wiped out sea turtle nests, hurting local wildlife…
450-pound sea turtle rescued off Florida Keys with Coast Guard help is now recovering
A roughly 450-pound sea turtle is recovering after being rescued off the Lower Florida Keys in a mission…
Florida runner checks beach crossover, finds buried sea turtle, and helps save its life
A beach run in Brevard County, Florida, became a turtle rescue when resident Sage Lajoie came across a…
Florida man listed endangered sea turtle shell for $2,700 on Facebook, and now faces a felony
Florida authorities said a man now faces a felony charge after allegedly listing the shell of an endangered…
Florida sea turtle buries eggs beside abandoned tent as patrol warns beach clutter can block nests
In Volusia County, Florida, a sea turtle laid her eggs even after getting past a tent and abandoned…
Entangled off Florida, ‘Soggy Bottom’ makes a triumphant swim back to the Atlantic
After spending months in rehabilitation at a Florida facility, a juvenile green sea turtle named Soggy Bottom has…
Florida wildlife officials warn against holiday beach fireworks to protect nesting sea turtles, sea birds
The Brief Florida Fish and Wildlife officials urge beachgoers to attend professional displays and leave personal pyrotechnics at…
Six weeks in, loggerheads are loving 2 Florida islands, but record sargassum looms
Sea turtle nesting season has opened with encouraging numbers on Florida’s Gulf Coast, despite one growing threat. Sanibel…
Dramatic Florida pier rescue saves 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle tangled in fishing line
A dramatic sea turtle rescue off a Florida fishing pier is offering a real-time look at what community…