Deputies rescue nearly 75 baby sea turtles after heading inland on a Florida beach
A Florida beach turned into a wildlife rescue after deputies found dozens of baby sea turtles heading in…
How amber lights are saving baby sea turtles in Tampa Bay
article TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Wildlife conservation groups and utility crews are installing sea turtle-friendly amber lighting along…
Distressed loggerhead swims erratically off the Florida Keys, then Coast Guard rushes her to care
An urgent wildlife response is underway in the Lower Florida Keys after the Coast Guard saved a massive…
SeaWorld Orlando returns 9 rehabilitated green sea turtles to Atlantic Ocean
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – After months of intensive veterinary care, nine green sea turtles rescued from Florida’s frigid…
Florida wildlife officials warn against holiday beach fireworks to protect nesting sea turtles, sea birds
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida wildlife officials are urging July Fourth beachgoers to leave personal fireworks at home and…
Stolen ATV leaves Flagler County turtle patrol without wheels to protect nesting sites
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Sea turtle nesting season is underway on Flagler County’s coastline, but the volunteers who…
Florida county’s sea turtle nesting season shatters old record, with 714 nests by Friday
This summer has brought a sharp rebound for sea turtles in Volusia County, Florida, where nesting numbers have…
A Massive Volunteer Network in Florida Works to Save Endangered Sea Turtles
“Pull! Pull!” shouts Scott Dexter, chanting the cadence for eight men gripping a rope. “Pull!” With each pull,…
Florida charter boat captain rescues sea turtle stuck in fishing trap off Venice Pier
VENICE, Fla. – A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle…
Florida’s wildlife has a target on its back, but we can protect it
By Katherine Sayler, Defenders of Wildlife This Endangered Species Day, I want to remind Floridians of what makes…
Fort Myers Beach truck driver jailed for reckless driving in turtle nesting area | Lee County
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK)—A man spent the night in jail after doing donuts in his pickup truck…
Resident reacts to shore protection project in Martin County
Crews in Martin County are working to complete a $15 million beach restoration project on Hutchinson Island, aiming…