Officials in Martin County got a unique call for assistance on Monday.Martin County Fire Rescue said it responded to a call of a sea turtle swimming in a saltwater residential pool on Jupiter Island.

A turtle in a conservation center in Thailand underwent surgery to remove an 11-pound metal ball from her stomach after she swallowed 915 coins that had been tossed into her pool. The Associated Press ...

Jorge, a 60-year-old, 220-pound loggerhead turtle, is a unique case of an animal who spent so long in captivity, yet managed to reacquaint himself to his natural habitat. Photograph By Pablo E. Blasko ...

A man is accused of killing a gator and keeping live turtles and alligators in his yard in Florida. He’s facing charges. FWC photo/Chad Weber A man accused of keeping gators in his backyard swimming ...

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