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American Flamingos wade in Marco Island in September 2023 after Hurricane Idalia. | Col Lazau, special To WGCU
May 7, 2024

Hurricane Idalia gifted Florida with a flock of flamingos

Florida again has a flock of 101 wild American flamingos in several places, and Audubon Florida says there may be…

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Image of hurricanes Katia, Irma and Jose captured Sept. 8, 2017. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
March 29, 2024

Record-setting hurricane season forecast for 2024

AccuWeather says there are signs the first named system could appear before hurricane season kicks off in June.…

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March 19, 2024

Sea turtle nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts

People can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes stiffer penalities for retail theft and porch piracy during a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Cape Coral.
February 13, 2024

DeSantis wants to ‘drop the hammer’ on retail thieves

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed legislation to increase the penalties on retail thieves and porch pirates.…

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December 14, 2023

New panther license plate available for Florida motorists

Fees from the Protect the Panther license plate go directly into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund.…

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May 19, 2023

FPL proposes another rate reduction beginning in July

After an initial rate reduction early in May, Florida Power & Light is proposing another rate decrease, this time a…

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November 2, 2022

Ian housing aid still available in Putnam and St. Johns counties

Several types of housing assistance remain available for residents of Putnam and St. Johns counties whose homes were damaged or…