It’s the first documented death of the Florida panther in Pasco County, north of Tampa, since record-keeping began in 2014, according to the Panther Pulse database.

It’s the first documented death of the Florida panther in Pasco County, north of Tampa, since record-keeping began in 2014, according to the Panther Pulse database.

Florida Highway Patrol says 87-year-old Frank Quinn was struck and killed while trying to help a turtle on the highway in Indian River County.

Florida Highway Patrol is fighting to claim a three-peat for best-looking cruiser in the country.

Florida continues to carry out mass deportations, prompting legal experts to question the legality of the state’s controversial ‘blueprint’.

Florida continues to carry out mass deportations, prompting legal experts to question the legality of the state’s controversial ‘blueprint’.

An 87-year-old man from Vermont died Sunday after he was hit by a truck while trying to save a turtle on a Florida highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Getty Images/iStockphoto A 77-year-old man caused a two-vehicle crash and died on Interstate 95 while trying to help an animal that ventured onto the highway, Florida troopers said.