Biologists released captive‑reared Florida grasshopper sparrows on the DeLuca Preserve this month, pairing ranching and prescribed fire with captive breeding to help the species recover.

A 7.5-foot alligator struck by a car was removed from a Hillsborough County median and will be monitored for injuries before any decision on release.

Bayou Court Apartments plans to remove a slash pine holding a bald eagle nest this Saturday, prompting questions about federal permits and nest protections.