Clearwater, Florida -- Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1 and ends Oct. 31.

Because newly-hatched turtles find their way to the sea by following the natural light reflected by the water, city ordinances determine specific lighting requirements for beach parking lots, streets, and promenades.

If you live near the beach, make sure you shut off or dim your lights at night.

This precaution can reduce the amount of artificial light that reaches turtle nests and will help hatchlings reach the water safely.

Dade City, Florida - Dade City's Wild Things is holding their annual "Swim with the Tiger" and inviting all of Pasco County to join in on the cuddly fun for a great cause.

The event raises money for the facility, which is a non-profit sanctuary zoo located in Dade City which houses over 170 exotic animals and the facility is open to the public.

"Swim with the Tiger" allows members of the public to get into a swimming pool and interact with a tiger cub. 

The encounter is supervised by zoo personnel and last for 30 minutes.

The harvest of blue crabs from traps will not be allowed from July 10 through July 19 in the waters of Broward through Pasco counties. This closure will give authorized groups the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the coastal and inland waters in this area.

All commercial and recreational blue crab traps within three nautical miles of shore and in the inland waters of Broward County, south to and around the tip of Florida and north up the Gulf coast through Pasco County must be removed during the 10-day closed period.

The harvest of blue crabs by other gear, such as dip nets and fold-up traps, will still be permitted during the 10-day closure. The closure also applies to recreational harvesters who use standard blue crab traps, unless the traps are attached to private property.