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150-year-old Florida Keys lighthouse illuminated for first time in a decade

A 150-year-old beacon that helped guide ships through the treacherous Florida Keys coral reefs before GPS, sonar and other technology made it obsolete is shining again as part of a national effort to save historic lighthouses that have dotted the U.S. coast for more than a century.

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150-year-old Florida Keys lighthouse illuminated for first time in a decade

A 150-year-old beacon that helped guide ships through the treacherous Florida Keys coral reefs before GPS, sonar and other technology made it obsolete is shining again as part of a national effort to save historic lighthouses that have dotted the U.S. coast for more than a century.

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Memorial held for Pinellas County Florida man in alligator-involved death

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The last week has been heart-wrenching for the family of 41-year-old Sabrina Peckham, who was discovered in the mouth of an alligator in Pinellas County. Dozens gathered on Friday for a candlelight vigil in honor of Peckham. Officials report her body was discovered in McKay Creek by 134th Avenue North […]

Endangered red wolf can make it in the wild, but not without `significant’ help, study says

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (AP) — The endangered red wolf can survive in the wild, but only with “significant additional Florida management intervention,” according to a long-awaited population viability analysis released Friday. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also released an updated recovery plan Friday for “Canis rufus” — the only wolf species unique to the United […]

Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Phillies fan and his emotional support animal, an alligator named WallyGator, were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh. Social media posts showed the gator on a leash with a harness with his name on it outside the stadium Wednesday. WallyGator is a working emotional support alligator owned by Joie Henney, […]