Sea Turtle Protection: Volusia County’s sea turtle nesting season has kicked off with a record start, with 700+ nests already counted—officials are urging beachgoers to keep distance from nests, avoid artificial light, and help hatchlings reach the ocean. Marine Habitat Shift: New University of Miami research says Biscayne Bay is warming, getting saltier, and more acidic as sea-level rise pushes it toward open-ocean conditions—raising risks for threatened species that rely on the bay as a nursery. Invasive Species Watch: Georgia wildlife officials warn that invasive tegus are spreading, threatening ground-nesting birds and native wildlife; residents are being asked to report and dispose of them properly. Wildfire & Smoke: A lightning-sparked wildfire in Volusia County has grown to 600+ acres in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge area, with crews monitoring as rain moves in. Heat Safety & Policy: A Fort Myers family says a firefighter applicant died from heat illness after an outdoor pre-employment test and is pushing for a formal heat-safety protocol. Water Quality Fight: Republican state attorneys general are urging the EPA to regulate the abortion pill mifepristone as a potential water contaminant, citing concerns about wastewater impacts. Local Cleanup & Costs: Port St. Lucie will distribute $24M from a Waste Pro settlement via property tax credits, aiming to reduce trash-service fallout for residents.