Florida officials may ban anchoring boats in Silver Glen Springs
Boating activists around Astor are worried they may not be able to enjoy anchoring in Silver Glen Springs too much longer. The Florida Fish and Wildlife commission told News 6 it received a request to create a 'Springs Protection Zone' in Silver Glen.
More coyote encounters possible as mating season begins, wildlife expert says
Expect to see more coyotes across central Florida in the coming months. Joshua Morera, an experienced trapper with Spartan Wildlife Recovery, says mating season starts in January. He's been getting more calls from families who have spotted the animals near their homes.
Florida, federal wildlife officials prepare to aid manatees โin the years to comeโ
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.
Startling statistics: Floridaโs record-breaking manatee deaths โa very sad wake-up callโ
Though itโs only July, the total number of Florida manatee deaths in 2021 has already reached a higher total than it did in all of 2020, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.