This is one tough monkey. Even after being hit twice with tranquilizer darts, the rhesus macaque that has been on the loose for months in the Tampa Bay area managed to escape again Wednesday afternoon. ...more

March 4, 2010

Even after being hit twice with tranquilizer darts, the rhesus macaque that has been on the loose for months in the Tampa Bay area managed to escape again this afternoon. ...more

March 3, 2010

The string of freezes has taken a toll on more than fruit, farmers and residential landscaping. Fish are taking a beating, especially species more suited to tropical water temperatures, said Gary Morse, spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. ...more

January 13, 2010

The first of several meetings to develop a conservation plan for scrub habitat in the county will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 13 at the Sebring Civic Center. ...more

January 11, 2010

Soon, owners may be able to give their snakes and lizards to the state, no questions asked. Permits are required to possess, transport or import non-native species like Caiman crocodiles, lizards and boa constrictors. Some must have microchips. ...more

December 19, 2009

The tragic death of a child in Sumter County by a "pet python" is just the tip of a huge exotic, non-native animal problem. ...more

July 14, 2009

There are those who don't even realize that hummingbirds live in or travel through Florida. ...more

January 26, 2009

The Highlands County Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, announces that there will be an aerial application of herbicides on Lake Istokpoga on Nov. 18-19. ...more

November 14, 2008

Tampa Bay Water will burn for the sake of the environment. The water utility plans to conduct controlled burns at the C.W. "Bill" Young Regional Reservoir through the late fall and winter months. ...more

November 1, 2008

Tampa Bay Water plans to conduct controlled burns at the C.W. Young Regional Reservoir through the late fall and winter months. ...more

October 31, 2008