A resident filmed two coyotes in Orlando’s Audubon Park near Chelsea Place, prompting FWC reminders to keep small pets indoors and secure yards. Neighbors are weighing safety steps while officials urge prevention over removal.

WalletHub’s 2026 analysis ranks Atlanta fourth among the 100 largest U.S. cities for recreation, with top marks for parks spending and public pools — but uneven access remains.

State and county grants push DeBary's Alexander Island toward an initial public opening, with parking, trails and river access planned for late 2026.

Blue Spring State Park will require day‑use reservations starting July 15; booking opened July 8 and applies to all visitors, including passholders. Plan ahead and have your confirmation ready.

Oviedo’s Lukas Nursery is expanding its Butterfly Encounter into a larger, climate‑controlled conservatory and adding a learning center as Slavia Road is widened.

A newborn dolphin calf was hurt after a boat sped through a pod near Merritt Island; Hubbs‑SeaWorld and state officers searched the canal and asked the public to report sightings.

A 31-year-old woman was hospitalized after an alligator bite in the Little Big Econ River near Geneva; FWC and local authorities responded to the scene.

A stretch of the Rainbow River briefly closed after a snorkeler was bitten. Crews removed the alligator and reopened the river, officials say.

Blue‑crowned conures from South America are forming wild colonies along the Space Coast, drawing both delight and concern from residents and wildlife experts. Zoo staff and the FWC urge owners to rehome instead of releasing pets.

New state records show at least 414 nuisance alligators have been removed from Walt Disney World since the 2016 death of toddler Lane Graves.

Rescuers say discarded fishing line and trap gear are tangling more bottlenose dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, putting calves and adults at risk. Experts urge anglers to secure line and report entangled animals.

A Belle Isle homeowner found an alligator paddling in a backyard pool late last week; officers secured and relocated the reptile and no injuries were reported.

Conservation crews are juggling ATV patrols and fragile chicks as Florida's nesting season hits full swing.