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Following weeks of controversy about a sudden spike in euthanasia at the Citrus County Animal Services shelter, a new director, Morgan Woodard, has been hired.
Read More »After Euthanasia Spike, Citrus County Animal Services Hires New Director
Florida Panther Killed In Road Strike; 35 Found Dead This Year
So far this year, 35 Florida panthers have been found dead, 27 from vehicle strikes.
Read More »Nevada Wild Mustangs Back Into Season With Help From Ocala Horse Owners
A group of wild mustangs from Nevada are getting a second chance thanks to the Dann Sister's Tribe and some Ocala horse farmers.
Read More »In Photos: Bats Spread Their Wings At 12th Florida Bat Festival
Lubee Bat Conservancy, a 110-acre ranch in Gainesville that's home to several bat species, opened its doors Saturday for the 12th annual Florida Bat Festival.
Read More »Pit Bulls Seized From Apparent Fight Training Facility
Two men have been arrested after dozens of pit bulls were seized from a dog training facility in Hernando County.
Read More »Bald Eagle Freed After Being Wedged In Car Grill In Clay County
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says a resident of the Fleming Island area south of Jacksonville noticed the bird peering out of a passing car Saturday as the area recovered from Hurricane Matthew.
Read More »Horse Owners Take Livestock To Ocala, Seeking Shelter From Storm
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala provided free stalls for horses before Hurricane Matthew hits North Florida.
Read More »Florida Panther Killed By Car; 32 Found Dead This Year
A total of 32 Florida panthers have been found dead in 2016, with 24 road fatalities.
Read More »Lionfish, Non-Native Predator In Florida Waters, ‘Invade’ Gainesville Restaurants
Lionfish have invaded Florida’s waters at alarming rates, and now for the month of October, they’re in Gainesville’s restaurants, too.
Read More »As Hawaiian Bees Go On Endangered List, Florida Struggles With Its Own
UF entomology researcher Joshua Campbell said there’s a need for other bee species, including several in Florida, to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
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