A devastating hurricane season in 2024 meant low nest counts for sea turtles across Florida. So far, 2026 is proving to be a ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials say they’ve arrested two men for poaching thousands of turtles and selling them. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission news release ...

FLORIDA — March is the official start of nesting season for sea turtles in the Sunshine State and, as a protected species, there are a few things to note about the season and nesting sea turtles. The ...

A stray dog massacred 23 newly hatched sea turtles on a North Florida beach just hours after the babies emerged from their nests, sparking calls for locals to leash their pets. The tiny carcasses were ...

A sheriff’s deputy was caught on camera trying to help a scaly member of the community cross a busy road in Brandon, Florida, on April 28. Footage filmed by Luis Santana shows a Hillsborough County ...

Like most humans, sea turtles enjoy swimming in warm water. They prefer it to be at least 75 degrees, but they tolerate water as chilly as 50. And when the temperatures drop, as they did across the ...

It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their nests, or their hatchlings in Florida. If you find a sea turtle in distress, contact a lifeguard or the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...