{"id":216968,"date":"2026-04-03T03:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216968\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T03:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:19:09","slug":"duda-farms-lettuce-donation-supports-seaworlds-manatee-rehabilitation-efforts-wftv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216968\/","title":{"rendered":"Duda Farms\u2019 lettuce donation supports SeaWorld\u2019s manatee rehabilitation efforts \u2013 WFTV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Duda Farms Fresh Foods delivered 70 boxes of romaine lettuce to SeaWorld Rescue on Tuesday morning to help feed rescued manatees. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The donation supports the care of approximately 30 manatees currently undergoing rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">SeaWorld officials said this donation provides critical resources for the facility\u2019s ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The donation of locally grown Florida romaine lettuce coincides with the 100th anniversary of Duda Farms. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">This contribution reflects the company\u2019s history of supporting the environment and wildlife across the state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Among the animals receiving the fresh produce is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/brevard-county\/flooding-concerns-lead-unexpected-manatee-rescue-melbourne-beach\/GHHLHSTMGFD2RM2GKRD7CJHT5Q\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/brevard-county\/flooding-concerns-lead-unexpected-manatee-rescue-melbourne-beach\/GHHLHSTMGFD2RM2GKRD7CJHT5Q\/\">Melby<\/a>, a rescued manatee who has become a favorite among guests at the facility. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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