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A right whale named Boomerang and her new calf were spotted about 9 miles east of the St. Mary’s River entrance in Florida on Jan. 1, 2026. | Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute

January 8, 2026

Baby right whale and mother spotted off St. Marys

Researchers have spotted a right whale off the coast of Northeast Florida with a brand new baby calf.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Land within the Coastal Headwaters Longleaf Forest Florida Forever Project will be protected in Escambia County. | Lauren Yoho, Wildpath

December 17, 2025

State will protect 2,060 acres in Putnam County

The $5.6 million expenditure is part of $27 million approved statewide to protect 21,500 acres.…

By Randy Roguski

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