If you've ever seen small, cone-shaped pits in fine soil or sand, you've likely found an antlion trap. These pit-building insect larvae hide beneath the surface, waiting to ambush ants and other small ...

SCARE THE BEAR OUT OF THE TREE. RECOVERY FROM LAST YEAR’S HURRICANES IS BECOMING MORE URGENT ALONG THE COAST AS WE FACE A NEW HURRICANE SEASON IN JUST A FEW WEEKS. I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S ALREADY HERE.

Pinellas County first responders say sand traps on local beaches are extremely rare, but are always a possibility. Jack Prator is a reporter covering the environment. Reach him at [email protected] ...