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The Trump administration's proposal to change the definition of the word “harm” in the Endangered Species Act could bring development into wildlife feeding, sheltering or breeding grounds, chipping away at a law long-heralded as one of the world’s most successful conservation efforts. Public comment is open until May 19.

While sea turtle population numbers seem to be steadying as a whole, experts say this does not necessarily mean they have been saved from endangerment.

The death toll of Florida panthers for this year continues to rise after the fourth panther death was recorded on March 10. Thirty-six Florida panther deaths were recorded by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision in 2024.

The Alachua Conservation Trust held a grand opening for the newly protected and restored land of Orange Lake Overlook on Friday. The trust expanded the park, located off U.S. 441 south of McIntosh, from 71 acres to 156 acres.

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