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Thirty sea turtles were rescued during a historic weather event in Florida this past week. Despite receiving six to eight inches of snow in the Sunshine State, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said two officers braved the freezing water in Gulf County to rescue the cold-stunned turtles.

Authorities in Florida braved cold waters to rescue more than two dozen sea turtles that were caught in freezing temperatures and snow.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024, revealing significant trends and ...

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as "cold stress."

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state bird.

Deputies then discovered a 28-inch Arapaima in a gray plastic tote that had been fitted with a battery-operated air pump, officials said. The species is native to South America and one of that size is worth $1,000, the affidavit states.

A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask young people what they think.

A biting cold front is sweeping through Florida this week. Will it get chilly enough for frozen iguanas to fall from trees in Palm Beach County?

Manatees are classified as threatened, though many environmentalists wish they would return to their former status of endangered. Fish and Wildlife reported 565 manatees dead in 2024. Three years earlier, the state hit a grim record of 1,100 deaths.

Thirty sea turtles were rescued from cold waters in Gulf County on Thursday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced.