Environment and Science

Manhunt For Manatee-Riding Lady Comes To An End In Florida

Eyder Peralta — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:55:00 +0000

For a short period, yesterday, the hunt was on in Pinellas County, Florida for a lady photographed riding a manatee.

The sheriff's department called a deadly serious press conference in which they asked the help of the public in identifying the perpetrator. The lady was wearing a white cap, red shorts and a black bikini top.

National Public Lands Day Celebrated Throughout Brevard

WFIT — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:30:11 +0000

National Public Lands Day is tomorrow, Saturday, September 29. This nationwide event encourages people to explore, volunteer, and help support public lands.

In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program invites you to participate in a series of free events. There will be kayaking, hiking, environmental presentations, sea turtle talks, gardening, bike rides and much more.

A Rough Weather Front For The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition

Michelle Z Walker — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:49:17 +0000

In a special ongoing series, WFIT has been following the journey of a team of conservationists thru Florida. The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition's mission is to connect natural and rural lands throughout the state, for the benefit of people and wildlife.

Along the first half of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition fair and mild weather prevailed. Recently, as the expedition passed a halfway point on the 1000 mile route, a bout of strong winds and rain storms made an inclement presence.

Signs Of Panthers On The Trail

Michelle Z Walker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

WFIT has been following the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition through the southern portion of the journey. Now the expedition is approaching Central Florida, and crossing through what crew member Carlton Ward Jr. calls, "An area of statewide and national concern."

Keeping the connection between South and North Florida is vital to the Florida panther, as these large carnivores need travel routes to find food and mates.

Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition Biologist Weighs In On Problematic Pythons In The Everglades

Michelle Z Walker — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:17 +0000

WFIT is following the 1000-mile Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition, which runs until Earth Day.