Scientists scramble to study newly-discovered whale species before it's too late
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Endangered baby right whale found dead on Florida beach
“This is a very sad event,” said Blair Mase, a whale expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
“This is a very sad event,” said Blair Mase, a whale expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Fishing Report: Feb. 12, 2021
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
FWC biologists respond after rare harbor seal spotted on Florida beach
Biologists responded to a north Florida beach this week after a harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, was spotted resting on the shore.
Biologists responded to a north Florida beach this week after a harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, was spotted resting on the shore.
North American river otter pups born at Florida zoo for the first time
Zoo Miami is celebrating the birth of three North American river otter pups.
Zoo Miami is celebrating the birth of three North American river otter pups.
Non-native harbor seal appears on north Florida beach
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
New exhibition at Bishop Museum of Science and Nature shows off Bradenton teacher’s fossil finds
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
Great white shark count up significantly in Monterey Bay
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Great Backyard Bird Count seeks to protect birds through global awareness project
Local birders are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global initiative from February 12-15.
Local birders are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global initiative from February 12-15.
Rescue group pleads for help as they rescue hundreds of pelicans from Skyway pier
At nearly two miles long, the south end of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. It's also one of the most deadliest spots for pelicans, but a local group of volunteers is working to change that.
At nearly two miles long, the south end of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. It's also one of the most deadliest spots for pelicans, but a local group of volunteers is working to change that.
Fishing Report: Feb. 2, 2021
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 5, 2021.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 5, 2021.
Polk County deputies encounter massive alligator near Lakeland school
A resident reported a large alligator sunning on the sidewalk near Lakeland Highlands Middle School, and said they were worried about kids who were walking to class. The 10-foot, 800-pound alligator did not want to go without a fight.
A resident reported a large alligator sunning on the sidewalk near Lakeland Highlands Middle School, and said they were worried about kids who were walking to class. The 10-foot, 800-pound alligator did not want to go without a fight.
Endangered right whale and calf spotted swimming with dolphins off Florida coast
Drone footage captured an endangered North Atlantic Right whale and her calf swimming off the coast of Florida while being surrounded by a pod of dolphins.
Drone footage captured an endangered North Atlantic Right whale and her calf swimming off the coast of Florida while being surrounded by a pod of dolphins.
Fishing Report: Jan. 29, 2021
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
FWC: 2-year-old panther struck and killed by vehicle; third death in 2021
The 2-year-old panther who died after being struck by a vehicle is the third panther death attributed to fatal collisions this year.
The 2-year-old panther who died after being struck by a vehicle is the third panther death attributed to fatal collisions this year.
Researchers discover new whale species in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
Fishing Report: January 22, 2021
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
11-foot, 1,600-pound great white shark pinged off Florida coast
She had recently made an appearance near Cape Canaveral.
She had recently made an appearance near Cape Canaveral.