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Wildlife Fall Prey to Pets' Killer Instincts

The majority of animals admitted to wildlife hospitals in Southwest Florida suffer from an illness or injury caused by a human. While most people don't…

Financial Advising During a Global Pandemic

As the country begins its eighth week since shut-downs began to try and slow the spread of Coronavirus, the economic situation looks pretty rough at the micro level, with millions of people unemployed and some businesses already closing for good.

New College of Florida Plans for Growth

With a student population just under 900, New College of Florida in Sarasota has plans to grow to 1,200 students by 2020, and now they have the money to…

Getting a daily dose of ornitherapy is just what the doctor ordered at a “Ding” Darling lecture

When author, art therapist, and environmental educator Holly Merker learned she had cancer she turned to her lifelong passion for birdwatching as a sort of therapy. Preview the lecture she’s giving at “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society called, “Ornitherapy: How a Deeper Experience with Nature Can Enrich Your Mind, Body, and Soul.”

Convalescent Plasma Update & New Antibody Treatment Gets FDA Emergency Use Authorization

As the coronavirus outbreak continues researchers and doctors continue working to find new ways to treat Covid-19. Since the end of April Lee Health has been testing the use of convalescent plasma. It’s taken from the blood of people who have recovered from Covid-19 and then infused into people who are sick to hopefully reduce the severity of the disease.

South Florida Braces for Hurricane Irma as Storm Edges Closer to the Keys

Powerful Hurricane Irma is racing toward a direct impact with South Florida by early Sunday. Forecasters say the storm poses a “potentially catastrophic…

Emma Navarro of the United States celebrates after defeating compatriot Coco Gauff in their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Emma Navarro has defeated Coco Gauff in a Wimbledon upset

This is the first time Navarro has reached the quarterfinals at one of the tennis majors, while Gauff's loss was the latest in a string of exits by top-seeded women at the tournament.

A helicopter is refueled at an airfield in Sao Paulo in 2009. The wealthy rely on helicopters in Brazil to avoid the gridlocked traffic. Politicians who frequently use helicopters, even for short commutes, are now coming under criticism.

Brazil's Highflying VIPs Face Backlash Over Air Travel

The recent protests in Brazil highlighted poor public transportation services. Now, politicians who rely on frequent helicopter flights, even for short trips, are under scrutiny.

Biscayne National Park is 95 percent water and features "10,000 years of human history," according to the National Park Service. A water-themed storytelling event is part of the park's 50th anniversary celebration.

Storytellers Wanted For Biscayne National Park Celebration

Are you a storyteller who wants to make a splash? Biscayne National Park is holding a storytelling contest with cash prizes. The theme? Water....

Guatemalans celebrate the recommendation from a legislative commission to revoke the presidential immunity of President Otto Perez Molina, in Guatemala City on August 29, 2015. The process against Perez Molina is similar to impeachment and could lead to criminal charges. (Orlando Sierra/AFP/Getty Images)

Corruption Scandal Rocks Guatemala

Thousands of people have filled the streets of the Guatemalan capital in recent days, demanding the president's resignation.

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