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The mass stranding has occurred in a remote area of Florida's Everglades that's only accessible by boat or helicopter. Wildlife officials are working to redirect them back out to deep water.

JaxPort, Vilano Beach, and an angry bear are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the…

Good news for some of Florida’s oldest residents: The number of endangered green sea-turtle nests across the state this year more than doubled the…

Stand Your Ground criticized in Congress, giant shrimp off Jax coast, and a federal court filing by a state Death Row inmate are in the headlines…

Sightings of giant tiger prawn are growing more numerous along the coastlines of Duval and St. Johns Counties.The prawns, also known as Black or Asian…

Thousands of homeless pets will get the opportunity to connect with caring families at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Oct. 4-6 in a mega-adoption event…

Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First Coast, around Florida, and across the country. We'll also…

Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First Coast, around Florida, and across the country. We'll also…

Jacksonville's animal shelter will still be able to accept unwanted pets.Funding for the city's Animal Care and Protective Services was restored during a…

The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens are hoping fans will help name a baby jaguar born last month.Starting today,fans from across…