'?On December 31 ... a local woman reached out through text messaging to someone she believed was a drug dealer. The woman was looking for fentanyl to purchase before leaving town,'? the Bay County Sheriff's Office said in a Jan. 6 news release. '?Sh Read More

The vehicle of a Melbourne woman missing since 2014 has been discovered in a retention pond just over a mile from her home, with human remains found inside, authorities confirmed. Read More

A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024. Read More

Two highly endangered Florida panthers were found dead from vehicle strikes only two days apart, closing out a particularly deadly year for the species. The first panther, a 2½-year-old male, was found dead Dec. 21 in rural Highlands County, acc Read More

On any given Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Boynton Beach Mall in Florida, hundreds of drivers line up in their vehicles, eager to receive a meal."These are everyday people. They have jobs, Read More

Another endangered Florida panther has been found dead from a vehicle strike, the third death discovered in less than two weeks for a species that's seen the most fatalities this year since 2016. Read More

Florida plans to launch a program that will help homeowners secure grants and loans to elevate their homes above flood levels. Read More

The FWC found yet another endangered Florida panther struck dead by a vehicle. It was the 33rd dead cat of the year. But this one was found north of the Caloosahatchee River, making it a symbol of ... Read More