A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly ...

There are many deadly animals in Florida, the Everglades. Facts on dangerous animals in Florida: Alligators, sharks, panthers ...

Peter Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Text and photos by Peter Vankevich The Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) became an object of fascination for me when I ...

But the challenge of habitat loss and degradation persists, especially as Central Florida’s coasts are developed and hardened. If more oystercatchers here are to grow and breed successfully ...

American oystercatchers at-large are making gains. But in Florida, the state-threatened shorebird is struggling to hold onto habitat.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission began efforts to restore fish and wildlife habitat on Lake George.

More than 100 new Florida laws are set to take effect on July 1. Here are 10 that residents and visitors should know about: Fluoride ban Communities across the United States have added fluoride to ...

The governor’s office says no vegetation will be removed, no paving, nor permanent construction. Environmental groups say to expect pollution and impacts to wildlife ...

Do you live in a flood-prone area? Do you know your evacuation zone? We explain how to find out.