Marena Smith

Tim Broschat, a University of Florida environmental horticulture professor, developed a palm fertilizer suitable for Florida's soil that could also reduce water pollution during the summer. At this time, his fertilizer is only available for commercial landscapers.

From March 16-29, a large portion of McLemore Road on Gores Landing WMA is closed due to recent rainfall and flooding conditions. Unfortunately for hunters, the closure of the road in this typical turkey habitat overlaps with the spring turkey hunting season, from March 21-29.

Chickens die in a chicken house fire at Saavedra Farms on Wednesday night.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosts the first statewide nonnative fish catch. The contest was created to raise awareness and help reduce the growing population of invasive fish species in Florida's waters.

Gainesville resident Donald Ridenbaugh is recruiting members for his historic pirate group, The Crew of the Scavenger. Ridenbaugh, who plays the 18th century pirate Captain Jack D. Stifler, is currently planning the 2015 Pirate Bash.