News roundup

Here's a number of interesting items that have come out while I've been on a temporary hiatus; more substantive posts are coming soon:

• Florida turtle tunnel protects motorists too (Animals & Politics).
• No decision on appeal in dog abuser case (Florida Today).
  
• Florida looking to reel in shore-based shark fishing (Miami Herald).
• Tougher measures on turtle hunting take effect (Animal Crazy).
• Authorities seize 76 dogs from a Putnam mobile home (Jacksonville.com).
  
• Florida residents sentenced for lobster poaching (Animal Crazy).
• August court date set for teacher accused of starving cats (Pet-Abuse.com).
• Lake city man charged with felony animal cruelty and child abuse (Lake City Journal).
• 92 live pets, 16 dead found in Gainesville home (Gainesville Sun).