Peter Rea News Today

The community commemorated the 159th year since the sinking of the Steamboat Bertrand on Saturday with presentations and reenactments of history tied to the fateful crash.

All types of goods from jackets to bottled pickles, and even butter, are kept preserved at the refuge in appropriate containers, whether that be a fridge or an air-tight bag.

The Zoo is rallying the community to cast their votes daily to secure its standing as the best once again.

The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 17.

The Environmental Impact Statement evaluating concerns related to the wind turbine proposed in the town of Florida by New Leaf Energy is now complete, setting up residents to weigh in on the findings and the efficacy of proposed mitigation measures.

More than 70 West End residents turned out at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday to stand against the proposed 171-home development.

The Florida Planning Board is close to accepting the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) evaluating concerns related to the wind turbine proposed by New Leaf Energy.

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge will have an antlerless muzzleloader deer hunt Dec. 15 through Dec. 18.

Before blueprints took hold, many boats were made using wooden models and a pantograph tool, with a piece of that history being uncovered on the NSW Central Coast.

Snow geese are racing north this spring, so it’s hit or miss whether bird watchers will find any on the waters at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge.