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Hernando Animal Services Reopens to Walk-In Traffic

Pets | Pet Adoption | Homeless Animals
Safety and sanitization practices will continue be followed. This includes limiting the number of customers allowed in the building at a given time. BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Animal ServicesRead More

FWC: Here’s How to Help Sea Turtle Hatchlings to Survive

Sea Turtle Hatchling | Wildlife | FWC
You should allow hatchlings to crawl toward the ocean on their own. Any interference or disturbance, including getting too close, can cause hatchlings to become confused and lose their way.Read More

Rabid Bat Bites Carrollwood Woman

Bats | Wildlife | TB Reporter
The health department says residents should expect that there is always some level of the rabies virus in Florida’s wildlife population. This incident serves as a reminder to leave wildlifeRead More

State Warns Horse Owners to Watch for Signs of Eastern equine encephalitis

Eastern Equine Encephalitis | Mosquitoes | Horses
EEE, which is carried by mosquitoes, can affect horses, birds, and humans and cause neurological injury and death. TAMPA BAY – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services isRead More

Dog Park at Clearwater’s Crest Lake Park to Close for Renovations

Dog Park | Pets | Recreation
It is scheduled to remain closed until September while renovations are made. CLEARWATER – The dog park at Crest Lake Park is scheduled to close later this month as partRead More

Pinellas Sand Tilling to Help Sea Turtles During Nesting Season

Sea Turtle | Loggerhead Turtle | Turtle Nesting
Fluffier sand makes it easier for nesting sea turtles to lay eggs, Pinellas officials say. PINELLAS COUNTY – With spring and the turtle nesting season fast approaching, Pinellas County willRead More

Get Rescued in Gulfport Today

Gulfport's Get Rescued | Pets | Events Near Me
The annual Gulfport’s Get Rescued festival and fundraiser benefits animal rescue groups. It is one of the largest animal rescue events in Florida. GULFPORT – The 16th Annual Gulfport’s GetRead More

Pinellas Sheriff Hosts Field Trials for Police Dogs

Dogs | Police Dogs | Crime
The six-day event, held in Pinellas Park, is open to the public. PINELLAS PARK – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the U.S. Police Canine Association Region 1 FieldRead More

FWC Passes Rule to Protect Native Songbirds from Illegal Trapping

Painted Bunting | FWC | Songbirds
The rule takes effect Thursday (Oct. 3). TAMPA BAY – A new rule created by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to help protect Florida’s native songbirds from illegalRead More

FWC Warns Bears Are More Active in Fall

Florida Black Bear | FWC | Wildlife
In the fall, Florida black bears begin preparing for the winter by consuming extra calories to pack on fat. During this time, feeding on garbage provides more calories and lessRead More