Overview
- Arctic air tied to a bomb cyclone drove temperatures near or below freezing across Florida, with rare snow flurries reported around Tampa Bay.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued an executive order allowing residents and professionals to capture and transport immobilized green iguanas without standard permits.
- FWC designated official drop-off sites, including its Fort Myers office, to manage collections under specific handling and safety protocols.
- Officials say most collected iguanas are humanely euthanized, with a small number transferred to permitted individuals for legal commerce outside the state.
- Authorities warn people not to bring stunned iguanas into homes or cars because they can quickly revive and injure handlers, urging use of official collection points.