Eco Hero winner: Aspiring conservation veterinarian to fly to Australia on Saturday

This year’s Eco Hero winner, a recent high school graduate, is flying from Miami to Melbourne, Australia on Saturday.

Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

Ten years ago, Florida held a black bear hunt that resulted in more than 300 animals killed in just two days before it was halted early. It was controversial from the start and hasn’t happened since — until possibly later this year amid strong opposition once again.