How to spot venomous snakes in Florida
Florida has nearly 50 snake species, but only six are venomous, with four found in the Bay Area. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Florida has nearly 50 snake species, but only six are venomous, with four found in the Bay Area. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
UF researchers warn of Asian swamp eels in Florida: Here’s how you can help
University of Florida researchers are asking Floridians to keep thier eyes peeled for Asian swamp eels.
University of Florida researchers are asking Floridians to keep thier eyes peeled for Asian swamp eels.
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary urges against tree trimming during spring, summer to protect nesting birds
Wildlife experts at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores are asking homeowners to think twice before trimming and removing trees this spring, as they’ve received an influx of calls about displaced baby birds.
Wildlife experts at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores are asking homeowners to think twice before trimming and removing trees this spring, as they’ve received an influx of calls about displaced baby birds.
Florida Aquarium gets donated AquaFence flood barrier to protect 20,000 animals from hurricanes
AquaFence is donating one of its systems to the Florida Aquarium to protect the waterfront facility and its 20,000 animals from future hurricanes.
AquaFence is donating one of its systems to the Florida Aquarium to protect the waterfront facility and its 20,000 animals from future hurricanes.
Local owl population at risk from tree removal
Wildlife experts at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores are asking homeowners to think twice before trimming and removing trees this spring, as they’ve received an influx of calls about displaced baby birds. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Wildlife experts at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores are asking homeowners to think twice before trimming and removing trees this spring, as they’ve received an influx of calls about displaced baby birds. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Country Thunder Florida festival on St. Pete Beach faces backlash over wildlife concerns, permit questions
A new beachside music festival is drawing growing scrutiny in St. Pete Beach, where environmental advocates say it could put protected wildlife at risk, and may not yet have the approvals needed to move forward.
A new beachside music festival is drawing growing scrutiny in St. Pete Beach, where environmental advocates say it could put protected wildlife at risk, and may not yet have the approvals needed to move forward.
St. Pete Beach residents to protest issuing permits for concert planned during nesting season
A three-day country music festival planned on St. Pete Beach is causing controversy, as residents and city leaders weigh environmental concerns against potential economic benefits.
A three-day country music festival planned on St. Pete Beach is causing controversy, as residents and city leaders weigh environmental concerns against potential economic benefits.
Water restrictions for Tampa Bay Region to begin Friday, what homeowners, businesses need to know
Tampa Bay is under Phase III water restrictions as regional water supplies come under strain.
Tampa Bay is under Phase III water restrictions as regional water supplies come under strain.
Caribbean king crabs take on Florida coral reef restoration: 'It's been a long time coming'
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys.
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys.
Lab releases king crabs to help restore coral reef
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
A small-scale release of hatchery-raised Caribbean king crabs happened on Tuesday at a coral restoration site in the lower Florida Keys. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Tampa preschoolers use 'hands-on learning' quite literally during embryology project on chickens
Ivybrook Academy preschoolers may not be able to answer the riddle of "chicken or egg first", but they can provide a lot of information about the life cycle of the birds.
Ivybrook Academy preschoolers may not be able to answer the riddle of "chicken or egg first", but they can provide a lot of information about the life cycle of the birds.
Florida seagull experiment: Do googly eyes really keep birds away from food?
A study from the University of Exeter wanted to test ways to keep seagulls away from food in the United Kingdom.
A study from the University of Exeter wanted to test ways to keep seagulls away from food in the United Kingdom.
Protecting snacks from seagulls
A University of Exeter study found googly eyes deterred seagulls about 50% of the time, but a Florida beach test showed birds still swarmed the food. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
A University of Exeter study found googly eyes deterred seagulls about 50% of the time, but a Florida beach test showed birds still swarmed the food. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Trump administration's Endangered Species Committee approves loophole to allow Gulf oil drilling
A meeting of the federal Endangered Species Committee ended in a vote to approve the sidestepping of endangered species regulations for oil developers to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A meeting of the federal Endangered Species Committee ended in a vote to approve the sidestepping of endangered species regulations for oil developers to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Venomous caterpillars swarm Florida
Tussock moth caterpillars, which are native to Florida, eventually become moths and serve important roles in the ecosystem, according to experts. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Tussock moth caterpillars, which are native to Florida, eventually become moths and serve important roles in the ecosystem, according to experts. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Florida blueberry harvest delayed after February deep freeze: 'You just recover and continue on'
Florida blueberry farmers are just beginning their harvest season which was delayed because of the deep freeze in February.
Florida blueberry farmers are just beginning their harvest season which was delayed because of the deep freeze in February.
New water restrictions for Southwest Florida starting this week
Much of Southwest Florida is under a "Modified Phase III Water Shortage."
Much of Southwest Florida is under a "Modified Phase III Water Shortage."
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Attempt to develop land in Hillsborough County fails
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.