TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A huge demand for Florida's freshwater turtles in Asia is sparking a debate over harvest limits. ...more

November 19, 2008

Demolition crews are scheduled to detonate an underwater section of the old Johns Pass bridge Thursday morning, causing a minor inconvenience to motorists and mariners. ...more

November 19, 2008

The Highlands County Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, announces that there will be an aerial application of herbicides on Lake Istokpoga on Nov. 18-19. ...more

November 14, 2008

Eight members of a Tampa Bay-area crime ring involved in a multimillion-dollar scheme to export and exploit Florida's marine resources have been arrested, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The scheme was cracked following a six-month undercover investigation by the fish and wildlife agency, and there might be federal charges. ...more

November 13, 2008

The scrub habitat that runs down much of the center of Highlands County is home to 26 animal and plant species listed by the federal and state governments as endangered, threatened or species of special concern. ...more

November 12, 2008

What price tag does one put on an arm? A man who lost his recently during a fierce battle with an alligator has a new one worth $110,000. ...more

October 26, 2008