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MILTON, Fla. (WEAR) — An injured duck at Carpenter Park in Milton caught the attention of a local woman. Concerned, she attempted to call animal control. Angel Melendez said the duck couldn’t fly and ...

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — For Kayla Toole, it was love at first cuddle. “I knew the second I picked up those first two ducklings that I was a duck person,” she said with a smile. Toole now owns eight ducks.

The Muscovy duck is a bumpy-faced barometer of Southwest Florida's high-flying growth. The invasive species was introduced years ago to add avian charm to backyard ponds and suburban streets. But they ...