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Authors give conservation presentation in Bronson
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (117+ words) BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - Award-winning authors took the stage at the Black Prong Resort in Bronson Sunday afternoon to discuss conservation efforts in the state of Florida. This is part one of a three-part series where local authors and historians explore…...
Bill targeting Ocklawaha River restoration heads to Senate committee
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (76+ words) Bill targeting Ocklawaha River restoration heads to Senate committee'WCJB Bill targeting Ocklawaha River restoration heads to Senate committee Alachua County Sheriff's Office withdraws Silver Alert for missing woman Putnam County man arrested after fleeing from "drug house," charged with drug…...
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo trains next generation of zookeepers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (216+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On this week's wildlife Wednesday, we're here at the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo, where we're learning about how they're teaching the next generation of zookeepers. For the last 52 years and counting, the teaching zoo here at Santa…...
‘You may not believe me’: Driver tells 911 a bald eagle dropped a cat through her windshield
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) " A woman in North Carolina called 911 to report a bald eagle dropped a cat through her windshield as she was driving on the highway. "You may not believe me," the woman told the dispatcher. "But…...
Poaching, development threatens rare Venus flytraps
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (199+ words) BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - More than 150 Venus flytraps were harvested for relocation Sunday morning amid fears of endangerment from both development and illegal poaching. The carnivorous plant that has captured worldwide curiosity grows naturally only in southeastern North…...
Facebook group requests help in finding missing rooster
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (139+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The search isn't over yet for a missing mascot in Gainesville. People in the group "Gainesville Pet Finder" on Facebook shared a post asking for help finding a rooster. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The search isn't over yet…...
Delta flight delayed after 2 pigeons cause chaos in plane’s cabin
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (173+ words) MINNEAPOLIS (CNN) - The pilot called it a "wildlife situation" on the plane's intercom. A Delta flight was delayed Saturday after two wild pigeons tried to stow away on the Minneapolis-to-Madison, Wisconsin, flight. Passenger Tom Caw caught video of some of…...
Ocala leaders advocate for farm land preservation amid rapid development
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (226+ words) OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials in Ocala are discussing farm land preservation and its importance to Marion County. Leaders with Conservation Florida and Horse Farms Forever are taking part in the ... OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials in Ocala are discussing farm land…...
3 bald eaglets die when storm blows nest out of tree at National Conservation Training Center
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) Bald eaglets at the National Conservation Training Center died after their nest fell to the ground during a storm. (Source: NCTC Eaglecam, Canva, DCC Gray News) SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (Gray News) " Three bald eaglets at the National Conservation Training Center in…...
Florida Man visits the International Falconry Academy in Live Oak
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (317+ words) On this episode of Florida Man Adventures we are here in Live Oak at the International Falconry Academy. We are going to be hanging out with our feathered friends. Let's check it out. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On this episode of…...