American Flamingos come in for a landing in the Indian River at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge back in March. Since late 2023, a group of the colorful birds has been residing at the ...

Florida was the warmth- and shallow-water-seeking American Flamingo’s only U.S. habitat. Naturalist John James Audubon came to Florida in May 1832 to see flamingos.

A Merritt Island couple faces felony animal cruelty charges in connection with an alleged puppy mill operation involving as an estimated 100 dogs that officers say lacked proper food, water ...

Florida Rep. Tyler Sirois says there is no way he will support making Merritt Island a city ― or even bringing the proposal to a public referendum. And that could mean the recent push by some ...

A Merritt Island couple faces felony animal cruelty charges in connection with an alleged puppy mill operation involving as an estimated 100 dogs that officers say lacked proper food, water ...