Judge refuses to halt bear hunt
The Florida black bear hunt is set to begin Dec. 6 in areas including the Ocala National Forest.
Cool business move
DeConna Ice Cream has dipped into using solar energy at its distribution center in northwest Marion County.
FWC urges ‘be BearWise’
Florida black bears are more active in the fall, which can lead to confrontations with humans and other animals.
The everything garden
Potatoes, sweet potatoes and Seminole pumpkins offer high yields, a long shelf life and nutrient density.
Officials, environmental groups oppose railroad tie shredding operation
The public is invited to provide feedback.
Conservationist extraordinaire
Guy Marwick has helped save thousands of acres of land from development and the lives of numerous animals.
A life in blossom
Anne Selph MacKay was known for her great love of gardening and helped establish the state’s wildflower license plate.
Volunteers help clean historic waterway
The Rainbow River Cleanup is an annual endeavor hosted by a Dunnellon-based nonprofit.
Silver Glen Springs item removed from FWC meeting agenda
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in Ocala on May 21 and 22.
Study reveals native North American pollinators are at elevated risk of extinction
Jaret Daniels, curator of lepidoptera at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, answers some questions.
Farmland Preservation Festival – Celebrating Marion’s beauty
The 17th annual Farmland Preservation Festival honored nature.
