Colleen Cole

Tanya Smith--founder and president of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, —recalls a precocious first foray into big cat rescue…at age 11.

There will be a three day celebration for Junetheenth will be hosted by City of Clearwater starting on June 15th.

Today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.” 

Jamie Katz recalls her initial efforts helping animals while regularly driving along a prescribed route which helped her develop an app.

According to a press release from City of St. Petersburg, here is summer youth programs that will be offered during the summer. 

Katrina Shadix--founder and executive director of Bear Warriors United recalls the formative joys of growing up in rural Seminole County.

Pasco County's Better Future Action Plan is now available for public review. It outlines how federal funding will be spent after hurricanes.

Sea turtle nesting season is from May 1st through October 31st. Clearwater city ordinances help regulate beachfront lighting.

Occasionally, I jettison the chief component of the "Talking Animals" format to give voice to others who simply care about animals. 

Veteran science journalist Stephen S. Hall recounts how he approached writing Slither, a strategy seeking to draw in those afraid of snakes.

Kate MacFall and Katherine McGill—longtime wildlife experts address what for many may be the surprising prevalence of trapping in Florida.

Kari Bagnall founder and executive director of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, recalls the first monkey that entered her world.