911 call released of Collier County alligator attack victim A man survived an alligator attack in Collier County thanks in part to the quick thinking of his neighbor.
FWC charges 2 for issues with alligator skulls and deer harvesting Two suspects are accused of dozens of wildlife violations involving alligator and deer remains at a taxidermy business.
Helping Florida’s threatened shorebird population during nesting season Southwest Florida locals can help protect shorebirds thanks to a new and innovative method.
April: 2024’s deadliest month for Florida panthers with 5 roadkill victims A little past halfway into April and five endangered Florida panthers have died from vehicle strikes, making it the deadliest month of 2024 so far.
Caught on Camera: Extremely rare piebald white-tailed deer in Florida Florida wildlife officials posted a picture of a deer that’s so rare it even appeared like it was wearing a personal coat of camouflage.
4 endangered Florida panther deaths in April bring 2024 total to 11 Two more endangered Florida panthers were discovered dead by wildlife officials after the animals were struck by vehicles in Collier and Hendry counties.
FORT MYERS Wildfire on Alico Road now 95% contained The nearly 11-acre wildfire near Alico Road in Fort Myers continues to burn as crews battle to contain it.
ALVA Blue-green algae bloom triggers health alert in part of Lee County As of Friday, there were blue-green algae blooms in the area. The bloom does have a bit of a stench, but experts say this is typical during these warming months.
Cudjoe Key Smalltooth sawfish rescued amid emergency response to Florida Keys bizarre fish behavior An endangered smalltooth sawfish was rescued in the Florida Keys after authorities were alerted that it was swimming in circles, like many others during the ongoing abnormal fish behavior event.
CAPE CORAL Gopher Tortoise Day: SWFL celebrates threatened reptile’s big day One of Southwest Florida’s most beloved reptiles is finally getting celebrated the way it always deserved to be.