In an abundance of caution, the CDC last week advised hospitals and labs to do faster flu testing to help identify possible ...

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state ...

Species arrived from the American West around 2 million years ago, nurtures Florida’s unique elfin oak forests ...

For nearly a century, the mockingbird has reigned supreme as the state bird of Florida, surviving multiple coup attempts by the Florida Legislature. Once again, a lawmaker this year wants to dethrone ...

The Jacksonville area has well over 200 species of birds. The number varies depending on the season, and many are found along the river and wetlands.

Once again, Florida lawmakers are debating whether to replace the northern mockingbird with the Florida scrub-jay as the ...

If only this were true. The Florida scrub jay, Florida’s only unique bird species, continues to wait its turn but, year after year, its chances die on the Senate floor. Florida scrub jays ...

As with past attempts, his bill will likely inspire much debate about which feathered species is most ... executive director for Audubon Florida. “Being a state bird is symbolic and meaningful ...

In an abundance of caution, the CDC is advising faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the flock of rising flu diagnoses.