Wildlife Rescue: A fawn trapped in a Cary, North Carolina storm drain for “several days” was finally freed after a multi-team, ladder-and-care rescue, then taken to a wildlife rehab facility. Climate Action in Florida: Florida Climate Week is underway with free events across Central Florida, including cleanups, wildlife programs, paddling, and coastal protection sessions. Sea Turtle Milestone: Florida’s loggerhead sea turtle nesting hit a record high in 2026, with preliminary totals of 136,972 nests—up 1.51% from 2023. Water Quality Alarm (Marco Island): Marco canals are seeing oxygen drop and phosphorus impairment, with advocates warning the city’s reuse-water nutrient link is pushing the system toward “triple impairment.” Tropics Watch: The National Hurricane Center is tracking a Gulf disturbance/Invest 92L with high development odds; Southwest Florida isn’t the immediate target, but Gulf-to-Panhandle rain impacts are expected. Local Governance & Environment: Marco Island residents are urged to scrutinize CS/CS/HB 1389, arguing it shifts land-use power away from local control—raising concerns for traffic, evacuation, and environmentally sensitive planning. Science & Nature: Florida Atlantic University research reports wild blacktip sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from nearly 250 feet away and react in the open water.