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Welcome to my blog where fraud, lies and corruption are uncovered wherever they hide. Government, non-profits, media and corporations have many secrets and this is where they are exposed. This is where people go for the truth. There is a real need for more watchdog groups. Check out the Resources & Links page for links to find your federal reps, government agencies and other websites packed with important information. The About page has links to some of the testimony and interviews I've given over the years. It's not all bad news I do highlight people and organizations that genuinely contribute to the greater good and deserve recognition.
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WILL WE NEVER LEARN?
By Staci-lee Sherwood Out of the darkness creeps a twisted mind The kind that shows true evil in all mankind Why do so many feel pride in their ignorance As they take joy in the killing of innocence Haven’t we moved passed this era of death Isn’t it time we stop and take a deep breath What does it say about a culture of pain And how too many live their lives in vain What is it about the wolf that drives this sickness That so many fall prey to this evil weakness The hunters co
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 12 min read
Beautiful, brainless and deadly. How Jellyfish are changing the ocean’s fragile landscape
By Staci-lee Sherwood Scientists believe the first animal to be classified as a Jellyfish first appeared during the Ediacaran period, over 500 million years ago. Long before dinosaurs or their ocean cousins ever ruled. The Ediacaran period was the last stage of the Precambrian Era which witnessed the emergence of the Earth’s first multi cellular animals. Some genetic studies show that Jellyfish arrived around the same time as Corals and Sea Anemones. All three spec
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 275 min read
A White-tailed doe missing half her mouth and nose is trying to beat the odds
By Staci-lee Sherwood A few weeks ago I saw a trail cam video with a shocking image. An adult White-tailed Deer doe with half her mouth and nose missing appeared on screen. Even more surprising, she was eating a flower. Another video shows her full body with other members of the herd and she looked healthy. She’s clearly determined to beat the odds because eating and drinking must be a constant struggle for her. She reminded me of Half-beak the Bluejay, another amazin
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 165 min read
10 things anyone can do to help wildlife survive any time of the year
By Staci-lee Sherwood Wild animals don’t come up to us asking for help because there’s little food or fresh water for them. During cold months up north and storms down south weather often plays a pivotal role in where and if there is any food available. There is no Door Dash or Uber Eats for the wildlife so we are the ones tasked to lend a helping hand. There are several easy things anyone can do. You don’t need a lot of land or even a yard. The list is easy, mostly i
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 109 min read
The Rights of Nature
By Staci-lee Sherwood The rights of nature are inherit But dismissed Granted to all life But denied by one species ‘Dominion’ casts a dark shadow over all To those who know little of its intent Tragedy befalls species That can’t adapt Because survival Depends on humanity’s grace And compassion Of which little exists in the modern era Nature withstood billions of years Of cataclysmic changes Doomed in the modern era Extinction looms Like an unlocked door Do we rush to open it
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 41 min read
City of Margate Commissioners show themselves to have huge ethical problems during a public hearing
By Staci-lee Sherwood Corruption in some form has been around since we humans first showed up on Earth. There is always someone who wants what others have and will stop at nothing to get it. For some it’s material things like money or expensive art. Others prefer power, no matter what form it takes. I’ve seen people lose their minds over who gets on the PTA Board (parent teacher assoc). Over the years I’ve attended and spoken at thousands of hearings across the countr
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 226 min read
Exploited and killed for entertainment - Sloths should be living free in the wild
By Staci-lee Sherwood Sloths are the slowest mammal on Earth and one who shares their name with a human deadly sin. Everything they do is slow from eating to blinking. Living mostly on leaves and twigs they can take up to a month to digest their food. They spend their lives living high up in the canopy of forests, where they eat, sleep and even give birth. The first known description and illustration of a Sloth was by Konrad Gessner, a Swiss physician and naturalist who
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 128 min read
Do Florida officials have a secret plan to kill off endangered Key Deer to help developers?
By Staci-lee Sherwood In light of the weekly or bi-weekly deaths of the tiny endangered Key Deer it begs the question, does FWC have a not-so-secret plan to kill of the deer paving the way for undeterred building in Big Pine? Their commission is comprised of developers and hunters, the Governor is pro developer and around the state every inch of land is slated for building. Furthermore the Monroe County Commissioners voted to NOTE renew the comprehensive plan that would
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 217 min read
No safe place from developers even for protected species
By Staci-lee Sherwood Tucked away in the middle of suburbia is a small but dense natural forest. Boynton Beach is heavily developed with both residential and commercial buildings, so having a forest in the middle of all this is a respite for anyone seeking quiet and peace close to home. It’s also one of the last remaining wild spaces in the area for wildlife. Florida is quickly tearing up every bit of grass for data centers and subdivisions. The states unquenched hun
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 37 min read
Florida’s Key Deer face mounting deadly threats in Big Pine Key
By Staci-lee Sherwood One of the most iconic species that lives in the Florida Keys are the Key Deer. A tiny version of White-tailed Deer, these adults aren’t much bigger than a White-tailed deer fawn. Key deer fawns are barely larger than your average cat. Their small stature makes them especially vulnerable to being hit by cars. Vehicular mortality is high. The increasing problem of people feeding them, which is illegal, make them susceptible to being hit by cars whi
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 256 min read
Orangutans are going extinct for a product we don’t need
By Staci-lee Sherwood Hidden away in a long list of consumer products is an ingredient whose use is directly causing the extinction of Orangutans. The destruction caused by logging for palm oil has devastated their population bringing them to the brink of extinction. Many other species have also been adversely affected as their habit is being destroyed. Palm oil isn’t even something we need to survive. The industry has caught on to consumer awareness and has relabeled p
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 75 min read
Death by window strike – millions of birds die this way but you can help save them with these tips
By Staci-lee Sherwood Every year billions of birds migrate from their winter home to their nesting grounds, and back again. For anyone who’s traveled long distances you know how exhausting and sometimes tedious the journey can be. When we travel to the same place we often use markers so we know we’re on the correct path. Birds do the same thing using a variety of navigational tools. Their flight paths might have been formed thousands, sometimes millions, of years ago by
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 157 min read
The story of Half-beak – her incredible will to survive and beat the odds
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people think of Blue jays they probably don’t put them high on the list of birds they consider rare or spectacular. It’s estimated their global population is roughly 17 million, with over 80% living in the U.S. That might sound amazingly sustainable but you would be wrong. In recent years blue jay populations are on a downward trend with a global decrease about 27%. Predation by cats and dogs, pesticide use and logging of habitat are the
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 66 min read
Drones are more than a tool of war and surveillance - they create magical art shows in the sky
By Staci-lee Sherwood If you’ve been following the news the past four years you’ve heard how drones have changed the battlefield, and they have. Drones have also been in the news when it comes to surveillance by government agencies, but they can also be a good source for private security. These compact machines can record video and audio and respond in real time, but they can also create magic. Drone shows are new to the art world and its status as art is well deserved.
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 264 min read
Pets are part of the family especially during the holidays
By Staci-lee Sherwood Growing up I had several pets. I had a big French Poodle named DuBarry for thirteen years and a pair of parakeets for a couple of years. During Christmas my dad would bring home boxes of chocolates and place them under the tree. DuBarry, with her great sense of smell, couldn’t help herself from trying to get to them. In her pursuit she often knocked down ornaments but thankfully never got to the chocolates which are toxic to animals. Once I starte
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 89 min read
Wolf hunters can’t hide their rabid hatred for wolves, science & conservation
By Staci-lee Sherwood Animal advocates often wonder what really makes a hunter tick? Where does the idea that killing for sport or entertainment come from and why do some gravitate toward that when the majority shun hunting? We used to have values that promoted higher learning and a culture that sought to elevate everyone through education. We used to teach that abuse of any kind was wrong. Defunding of public schools coupled with a promotion of hunting and a deafening
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 2910 min read
Urban wildlife is all around us though often hidden
By Staci-lee Sherwood When people think of wildlife that live in their town or city they usually think of squirrels, small birds, raccoons and skunks. Plenty of other wildlife also eke out a living near people, but we don’t always see them. Some of those we know live nearby but rarely see are fox and coyote but many birds of prey have had to adapt to an ever developing world where trees and food are more abundant in cities. It’s not uncommon to find owls, hawks, falcons
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 2, 20259 min read
Is the American Flamingo making a comeback in Florida?
By Staci-lee Sherwood If you ever get the chance to see flamingos in the wild it’s a sight worth the travel. A group of them is called a flamboyance and their striking color, size and striking features do make for a flamboyant and memorable sight. There are now just 6 distinct species of flamingos left in the world, prior to 1900 there were more than 22: American flamingo: (also known as the Caribbean flamingo), Andean flamingo, Chilean flamingo, Greater flamingo, James'
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 30, 20259 min read
Florida’s FWC agency rife with questions about corruption & controversy
By Staci-lee Sherwood Another vote by Florida’s Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has come to pass without any surprises in what many call a mock public hearing about bear hunting. It was more a dog and pony show than genuine public hearing because everyone already knew how the commission, made entirely of developers and hunters, would vote. Since January 2025 it was clear that a hunt of black bears was all but eminent. Under the ruse of management the proposed
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 26, 20258 min read
Florida Atlantic University gets nod from FWC to destroy protected Owl habitat
By Staci-lee Sherwood Contrary to what the public thinks (hopes) the word ‘protection’ means little to the government agencies paid by taxpayers to protect something. This is clearly on display in Florida and has been a growing global trend for years. Despite a species of either animal or plant receiving legal status as threatened or endangered little is actually done to protect them from manmade harm. The latest example are the Burrowing Owls . Under federal law, the U
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 6, 202513 min read
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