An attempt to rescue a nine-and-a-half-foot-long stranded pilot whale calf along the beaches of Pelican Bay on Monday was not successful and plans have been made to euthanize the aquatic mammal.
With Florida’s measles outbreak making headlines, the Sunshine State is preparing to welcome millions of college students and families to its beaches, amusement parks and other hotspots for spring break throughout March and April. Doctors worry those visitors may return home with more than tans.
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- Broadway Palm and Cape Coral Animal Shelter join forces to draw attention to Lee County cat crisis
- Art Center Sarasota's 'Rooted in Community' headlines 28 exhibitions at local art centers in March
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