Iguanas Invade Northern Florida, Bay Area on Alert

0:00It's April 14. This is Teva Bay News today, driven by AI. A librarian at Potter Elementary in Tampa got the shock of his life Monday, spotting a green iguana right outside the school. These big lizards are invasive in Florida, usually sticking to South Florida, but this one's turning up in the Bay area way farther north in. Normal. Experts say the iguanas are spreading because their numbers keep growing even after cold snaps wipe out thousands. More than 5,000 died earlier this year, but the survivors are tougher and breeding more cold, hearty babies. The librarian froze at first, then turned it into a teachable moment for the kids, warning them to watch out. Wildlife folks confirm sightings now popping up in northern spots like Hillsboro County. University of Florida ecologists expect iguanas everywhere from Palm Beach, Northward, hitting Central Florida communities harder. They're adapting quick, pushing their range, so keep an eye out in the Bay area. For any UC to officials in steer clear, these invaders are just getting started on their

1:03northern march.