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Florida man catches 'squiggly' shark while fishing
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — A Brevard County man made quite the discovery last month when he found a shark with a rare deformity. Brian Tittle of Titusville found a bull shark with a form of scoliosis or spinal deformity affecting its vertebral column making it appear as if its tail is "squiggly," according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Sea turtles are packing some of Florida's beaches with nests
Out of the thousands of sea turtle hatchlings emerging from the sand and shuffling toward the ocean around Florida, only 40 were leatherbacks from a Sanibel Island clutch laid by their mammoth mama on April 24. The rare and endangered leatherback can grow to seven feet and weigh a ton,...
NOAA tool shows 102 hurricanes or depressions have threatened Key Biscayne since 1858; more this year?
Before you scoff at the gloomy "above normal" forecast calling for 17-25 named storms this year, or before deciding to cut back on your home or flood insurance, look at how many hurricanes, historically, have come close to Key Biscayne. Want to take a guess?. According to NOAA's Historical Hurricane...
JIS Fall registration now open
(NORWALK, Conn.) – Registration for the much-anticipated JIS Fall is officially open. Taking place from October 6 to 9 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, the event is set to be a one-stop destination to discover the latest trends, network with industry-leading brands and stock up on the most coveted pieces just in time for the holiday season.
Florida adds more textbook restrictions. This time, it’s climate change.
The big story: First, Florida told textbook publishers to excise all mentions of “critical race theory” if they wanted to sell their editions to the state’s schools. Next came the prohibition on “social-emotional learning” and “diversity, equity and inclusion.”. Now it looks to be...
Florida records drop in doctor residency applicants post-Roe v. Wade
Ritu Sidgal volunteered at a hospice in California in high school, reading to patients and offering bedside comfort. After attending college in Missouri to study biology and global health, she applied to medical schools and eventually moved to Tampa, enrolling at the University of South Florida. She won’t graduate until 2027 but she’s already thinking of specializing in women’s reproductive health care as an obstetrician-gynecologist.
Florida officials urged not to pass up millions in food assistance again
TALLAHASSEE– State officials said they passed up millions of dollars in new federal food assistance money because they have more than enough programs to feed Florida’s hungry children this summer. But advocates for the hungry say the numbers tell a different story. “The perception put forward by the state is that there is no need for other programs in the state,” said Sky Beard, the Florida ...
Florida Dog Scared of Fireworks Goes Missing, Gets Hit by Car
On July 5, a missing dog was injured in a car accident after running away from home due to a fireworks scare. This is a common occurrence during the 4th of July celebration. Thus, shelters remind pet parents to ensure their furry friends are microchipped, and their contact information is updated before the holiday. Fortunately, […] The post Florida Dog Scared of Fireworks Goes Missing, Gets Hit by Car appeared first on DogTime.
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