Villagers will discuss a Gopher Tortoise population problem at a preserve here in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It ...

Florida is home to plenty of species that need no introduction: alligators, crocodiles, panthers, or manatees. However, a silent sentinel lies within burrows of Florida's grounds. The gopher tortoise ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. In the heat of summer, a growing number of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A Vero Beach man was charged with the unlawful taking of a gopher tortoise after deputies and a Florida Fish ...

A determined gopher tortoise has made itself at home in Nancy Cyphert's front yard in Fort Myers. This unexpected visitor is not only digging a massive hole under her house but is also causing concern ...

SIX, NEW AT SIX. A VIDEO CIRCULATING ONLINE APPEARS TO SHOW A MAN SLAMMING A GOPHER TORTOISE ON THE GROUND BEFORE LEAVING THE SCENE. THIS HAPPENED IN JUPITER. REPORTER RACHAEL PERRY SPOKE WITH A WOMAN ...

A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It didn’t know how lucky it was. Across Florida, builders are required to ...