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Small levels of red tide detected offshore

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 85 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast.  In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in Franklin County. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 21 samples, offshore of Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier…

Now is the season to exclude bats
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Now is the season to exclude bats

While Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, they can also be attracted to human-made structures. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding the public that the fall season is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other structure. Bat maternity…

Seahawks head to playoffs after Aucilla loss
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Seahawks head to playoffs after Aucilla loss

The Franklin County Seahawks closed out their regular season at 6-4 on Halloween night, putting a scare into the undefeated Aucilla Christian Warriors with two first quarter touchdowns before succumbing 28-12. The Seahawks, hoping to earn a record seven wins, were preparing to enter the locker room with a 12-0 lead, after two scoring drives…

Sun shines down, festival attendance up
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Sun shines down, festival attendance up

Sunshine rained down on this year’s 61st annual Florida Seafood Festival, and amusement park rides twirled once again, making for what was by most accounts a successful event. “We were up from last year,” said John Solomon, president of the all-volunteer board of directors. “I think it was a great festival. Everybody was happy and…