The state handed out 105,000 of these “incidental take permits” — a better ... the CEO and founder is listed as Jim Stout of Winter Garden. Stout is not exactly a big name in Florida gopher tortoise ...

EXPERTS AT THE WILDLIFE CENTER TELL ME GOPHER TORTOISE ARE ACTUALLY A THREATENED SPECIES, AND IT’S ILLEGAL IN THE STATE TO HANDLE ... WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE IS ...

Alligators, black bears and bald eagles are just a few of the iconic animals that can be found during a visit to these ...

"Because of habitat destruction the gopher tortoises are infringing a little bit more with the human population," Fox said. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC ...

Former Coral Springs Mayor Roy Gold will host groups of residents and guests on his monthly nature tour of Sandy Ridge ...

Hidden away above Panama City is one of Florida's most unique trails, offering visitors a hiking experience unlike any other ...

Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach, Florida, offers a mystical escape into a bygone era! Nestled on the northernmost ...

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Okeechobee, Florida, is a hidden gem renowned for its pristine dark skies, making it ...

We’re skeptical because so much of Florida is either […] The Phoenix is a nonprofit news site that’s free of advertising and free to readers. We cover state government and politics with a staff of ...