Red tide aftermath: Dead fish washed up on southwest Florida beaches last week. 🌊🐟 Conditions have since improved. | AccuWeather

Florida panther sightings are among the rarest wildlife moments in the United States, and Southwest Florida is the only place where encounters like this still happen. The Florida panther is an endangered subspecies with an estimated population of roughly 120 to 230, most living in Collier County and the surrounding preserves. These cats move through quiet corridors of wetlands, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks, often traveling at night when the landscape is cooler and more active. Backyard

A peaceful evening along a Naples waterfront canal shifted in seconds when a large alligator surfaced at the seawall just feet from a small dog. Security-style footage shows how quickly wildlife encounters can unfold in Southwest Florida canal communities. Waterfront living in Naples offers incredible sunsets and direct access to the water, but it also means sharing space with native species that move quietly through residential waterways. Alligators are common throughout Collier County, especia