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Florida man accused of listing endangered sea turtle shell for $2K on Facebook Marketplace
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk CBS12
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The post, which listed the item for $2,700, caught the attention of authorities. Further details about the case are available from CBS12, including the specifics of the item being sold and the current status of the investigation.
A local man is facing accusations related to the sale of an endangered species. The investigation began with a Facebook Marketplace post advertising a rare item for sale. The post, which listed the item for $2,700, caught the attention of authorities.
Officers from the FWC visited a home in Lake Worth Beach as part of a protected species investigation. Further details about the case are available from CBS12, including the specifics of the item being sold and the current status of the investigation.
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Category: coastal Published: July 12, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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