Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the front line of a climate emergency. Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the ...

Juno Beach, Fla. — An endangered loggerhead sea turtle was released Monday morning into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach nearly three months after being hit by a boat. The adult female, named ...

A loggerhead sea turtle was rescued in Florida over the weekend after becoming tangled in a crab line. The incident occurred when a good Samaritan in Miami-Dade noticed the turtle in distress and ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...

One year ago, HB 1365 took effect across the state. The bill prohibits counties and municipalities throughout Florida from allowing “public sleeping” or “camping.” Violators face citations, fines and ...

At least two billion-dollar jackpots from Powerball and Mega Millions are tied to a Florida Publix. A Shell gas station, Publix Florida store and a Baby Supermarket sold winning Fantasy 5 tickets for ...

For years, the Coleman family's fishing trips on the Alabama Gulf Coast were routine. But in 2021, their outing near a riverbank led to an odd find: the shell of a 32-million-year-old leatherback sea ...

MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — She may not wear a pearl necklace like her namesake from the TV show, “Leave it Beaver,” but June Cleaver, the 230-pound loggerhead turtle, nevertheless was happy as a clam to ...