Disturbing a desert tortoise in its native habitat is not only risky for the tortoise, it's illegal, state officials say.

Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

A researcher at the Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart completed a study that may help aid in seagrass restoration.

# The praise came from National Sailing Committee chairman Dallas Knowles as the man he honoured, Exuma resident and developer Bob Coughlin, was presenting a cheque for $20,000 to a local boat builder ...