WEATHER ALERT
Giant turtle lays eggs on Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: Giant turtle lays eggs on Jacksonville BeachJACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. A massive turtle was seen laying eggs Monday night on Jacksonville Beach near the Red Cross Lifeguard Station. One person who messaged us estimated the turtle was about 600 pounds, but its unclear exactly how much it weighs. Several beachgoers strolling by stopped to watch, including one family who saw the turtle come out of the water. According to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, on average, sea turtles lay 110 eggs in a nest, and average between two to eight nests a season. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the main nesting months for sea turtles run from May to October.