Gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, African termites, giraffes and beavers are among the animals that could inspire cooling ...

A yearly tradition that supports area residents and comes with a bit of an interesting twist was back in Bay County for yet ...

In 2016, the Gopher Tortoise Council adopted April 10 as Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida to increase awareness and ...

April 10th, Floridians are invited to ‘shell-I-brate’ Gopher Tortoise Day. Gopher tortoises are found in all 67 counties in ...

Happy Gopher Tortoise Day. Gopher tortoises are found in all 67 Florida counties and are frequently seen in neighborhoods, ...

After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.

With populations spanning all 67 counties, gopher tortoises are far too busy as Florida’s only native tortoise species for ...

A Bay County tradition that has been around for over 60 years is set to make its return yet again to Panama City this weekend. On Saturday, April 12th, the Panama City ...

The Calusa Land Trust’s monthly work/fun party will be held this Saturday, April 12, at the Wigert/Barron Preserve beginning at 9 a.m. This preserve is located in Bokeelia at the east end of Barrancas ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Lions Club is encouraging community members to get their racing caps on. It is time again to cheer on the contestants for the 61st Annual Gopher Turtle ...

Park rangers say at least 84 gopher tortoises are now living at Fort de Soto Park near St. Petersburg. Prior to Hurricane ...

On the horizon directly in front of her burrow, about two miles offshore, Egmont Key’s historic lighthouse towered over ...