A viral Wisconsin video shows a bobcat grab a hunter and has Ohioans wondering whether the wild cats have really returned. Officials say sightings are rising but attacks on people remain rare.

Researchers filmed honu eating invasive Chondria tumulosa at Midway Atoll; the finding suggests turtles could trim outbreaks but might also carry fragments between atolls.

A two-week-old eaglet from U.S. Steel’s Irvin Plant was treated after swallowing a fishing hook; rehabilitators say early signs after surgery are promising.

A GPS‑collared mountain lion known as P‑122 was shot near Thousand Oaks after preying on sheep. Officials issued an after‑the‑fact depredation permit and the injured cat was euthanized.

A dead hammerhead at Venice Fishing Pier drew a large crowd Sunday while wildlife officials prepare to examine the specimen. Scientists say caught-and-released stress can be deadly.

ODFW proposes a seasonal, limited‑entry parking permit for Walton, Collins and North Unit beaches from June 15 to Labor Day; island businesses warn of lost summer sales.

Volunteers planted about 350 trees at O'Fallon Park last week, but the park still shows tornado damage in the form of stumps and clearings.

Pinellas County broke ground April 17 on a new two‑story Palm Harbor Recreation Center that will expand programming and double as a hardened storm shelter.

A $13.4M reconstruction of the Haffen Park Pool in Baychester has broken ground, funded by NY SWIMS and mayoral capital and expected to reopen by summer 2027.

CDFW will close Fishing Zone 3 on April 30 to protect whales, but authorized pop‑up (ropeless) gear will let some commercial fishers resume limited landings starting May 7. The department cites high humpback concentrations and new trials showing the gear can work.

The Rec and Park Commission approved naming Crocker Amazon's ballfields for Willie Mays as part of a $50M renovation backed by the Giants and Say Hey Foundation. The plan promises year‑round play but has divided neighbors over turf and tree removals.

Findley Plaza's $830,000 redo is complete, adding trees, bike racks, power and a sculpture pedestal. A ribbon-cutting is set for April 17, 2026.

A new Mangrove Threat Index from Scripps and Mexican partners scores patches 0–1 to identify forests at immediate risk and guide protection. Local tests in La Paz show the index predicts where losses are likely to happen.