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As Florida's booming development threatens gopher tortoises, a local Facebook group aims to rescue the critters — one tortoise at a time.

Baby deer rescued after being attacked by dogs in Florida By FOX 35 News Staff Published  article LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - A baby deer is being cared for after deputies say it was attacked by dogs in Lakewood Ranch.  The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says Sgt. Hendrickson responded to help the injured little deer on Friday. The sheriff's office says the little guy is only a day or two days old.  Photos show the baby wrapped in a blanket after being placed in the deputy's vehicle to be taken to a wildlife veterinarian. 

Baby deer rescued after being found on road next to dead mother in Brevard County By FOX 35 News Staff Published  Baby deer/WILD Florida Rescue BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Rescuers are caring for a baby deer that they say was found next to his mother that was killed after being hit by a car. WILD Florida Rescue posted photos of the little fawn on Facebook this week. They told FOX 35 News that the baby and his mom were found on County Road 46 in Mims by someone driving by. "This sweet little fawn was found on the side of the road next to his deceased mother that had been hit by a car. A search w...