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Monique Rodriguez
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I’m a fiery citizen journalist for YourNews.com, covering the heartbeat of my Florida hometown with a focus on hot environmental issues. I’m also the author of Making Sense of Children’s Senses, blending real experiences with impactful storytelling.
Florida opens black bear hunting season Dec 6–28, 2025.
They say “only 40 bears.”
We say even ONE is too many.
We stopped this hunt once. We’re doing it again — NOW.
Speak up. Share. Flood FWC.
#StopTheBearHunt
#NoBearHunt2025
#SaveFloridasBears
#FloridaBlackBears
#BearLivesMatter
#EndTrophyHunting
November 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
All this beauty, no DSLR needed. Just a phone, Tahoe, and golden hour. #floridalakes #floridaecology #floridasunsets
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Look at this little fluffball! A baby white egret peeks out of its nest, all soft downy feathers and curious eyes — nature’s tiniest explorer.
#BabyEgret #WhiteEgret #BirdWatching #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This serene shot of Lake Tohopekaliga (or “Toho” to us locals) captures that perfect Florida melancholy—storm clouds brewing over the palms and reeds, like the sky’s whispering secrets before the rain. Who’s ready to chase bass or just chase the horizon? #LakeToho #FloridaWild #StormySunset
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Recognized by its white feathers and bright red bill, the American white ibis plays a key role in keeping wetland ecosystems healthy.” #SkyBlue #WildFlorida
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Florida is heaven for nature lovers. Wildlife in every neighborhood—even a small one!
Proof: This sign at Celebration Lakeside Park, a local neighborhood spot in Kissimmee—hogs, raccoons, opossums (rattlesnake-proof!), armadillos, foxes & turkeys, yes turkeys! 🐾
#FloridaWildlife #urbanwilderness
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Soaking in the rustic vibes of Florida’s countryside with this charming goat! 🐐 Amid the urban sprawl, these rural pockets keep the heart of the state alive. #FloridaCountry #GoatLove #RuralLife
October 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Love this Boggy Creek sign—Florida’s wild beauty with a bite! 🌿🐊 Snapped near Orlando: “Alligators and snakes in area—stay away, don’t feed!” Airboat tours might be the safest way to spot those cottonmouths. Got a close-call story? Drop it below!#FloridaWildlife #Alligators #StayWild #Cottonmouth
October 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Standing with wildlife, inspired by Jane Goodall’s wisdom: ‘Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall we be saved.’ Let’s protect our planet’s future! 🐻‍❄️❄️ #JaneGoodall #WildlifeConservation
#Wildlife #PolarBear #SaveThePlanet #WildlifeProtection
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A baby limpkin explores the shallow waters of a Florida marsh, its downy feathers and curious eyes capturing the delicate beginnings of a life perfectly adapted to the wetlands. #BabyLimpkin #FloridaWildlife #BirdPhotography #WildlifeConservation #BirdsofFlorida

Photo Credit © Monique Rodriguez
October 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Alligators bask beneath the Florida sun at Boggy Creek Park, a familiar sight for Floridians, yet awe-inspiring for visitors.
#FloridaWildlife #BoggyCreek #WildFlorida #NaturePhotography #Photojournalism #WildlifeReport #FloridaEcosystems #NatureFeature
October 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did You Know? Squirrels have highly flexible ankles that can rotate approximately 180 degrees, enabling them to grip tree bark and descend head-first with agility. Isn’t that so cool? 🐾🐿️ #SquirrelVibes
#SquirrelLife
#TreeAcrobat
#SquirrelVibes
October 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Once hunted for its delicate plumes, the Snowy Egret now thrives across Florida’s wetlands — a graceful reminder of nature’s resilience.
#SnowyEgret #FloridaWildlife #NaturePhotography #BirdWatching #Wetlands #WildFlorida #NatureLovers #WildlifeConservation #BeautifulBirds #AvianBeauty
October 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM