Jacey Birch

BOCA RATON, Fla. — There are only two facilities in the entire world that study leatherback turtle hatchlings, and South Florida is home to one of them. Inside, there are pools upon pools upon pools, all filled with newborn sea turtles. The team at the Florida Atlantic University Marine Science Lab in Boca Raton provides groundbreaking research in understanding how turtles live and survive in the ocean.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 10,000-gallon aquarium is a part of the expansion coming to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The Fort Lauderdale institution located right on the water is receiving a massive makeover to welcome tourists and residents alike. Animal activists are furious about animals being taken from the ocean to fill the tank while Fort Lauderdale leaders claim it’s a done deal.

WILTON MANORS, Fla. — Three years ago, Local 10 News was a part of a major project to help rescue bunnies in Wilton Manors that numbered in the dozens. But not every single rabbit was rehomed, so as you can imagine, the ones left behind have been rapidly reproducing ever since. Now, everywhere you look in the Jenada Isle neighborhood, there are black bunnies, brown bunnies, white rabbits and even baby bunnies. “I really like the bunnies,” said resident Trey Opp.