Shannon Carnevale

As January settles in, life in Polk County’s cities, towns, and neighborhoods often slows to a comfortable rhythm. While much of the...

Florida has become home to a new invasive species over the last decade: the black-and-white tegu (Salvator merianae), a large, omnivorous...

As fall arrives in Florida, locals might notice a subtle change in the landscape. While northern states experience dramatic bursts of...