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.
Whale and calf spotted near Florida beach with pod of dolphins
She explained to FOX 35 that these animals are critically endangered.
She explained to FOX 35 that these animals are critically endangered.
Newborn baby giraffe dies at Nashville zoo after being stepped on by her mother
The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of its newborn Masai giraffe after the baby was accidentally stepped on by her mother.
The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of its newborn Masai giraffe after the baby was accidentally stepped on by her mother.
Marvel, WWE star Dave Bautista offers $20K reward to find person who scraped 'TRUMP' on manatee's back
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star and former WWE champion Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who scraped the word 'TRUMP' on a Florida manatee.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star and former WWE champion Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who scraped the word 'TRUMP' on a Florida manatee.
Fishing Report: January 15, 2020
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.
Animal officer rescues dog found clinging to log in alligator-filled swamp
"Knowing what lurks in the waters, they were concerned the alligators would get to the dog before units could arrive."
"Knowing what lurks in the waters, they were concerned the alligators would get to the dog before units could arrive."
Experts: Harassment is harmful, even if manatee isn't physically hurt
After "TRUMP" was apparently scraped in the algae on the back of a manatee, officials are pointing out that the issue is not political. It's harassment that can harm the animal.
After "TRUMP" was apparently scraped in the algae on the back of a manatee, officials are pointing out that the issue is not political. It's harassment that can harm the animal.
Experts suggest targeting invasive pythons for key COVID vaccine ingredient
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
$5,000 reward offered for information on who scraped 'TRUMP' into manatee's back
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Fishing Report: Jan. 8, 2020
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 Jan. 8, 2020.
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 Jan. 8, 2020.
After car accident, FWC releases panther back into the wild
A Florida panther has recovered after it was struck by a vehicle in early December
A Florida panther has recovered after it was struck by a vehicle in early December
Bald eagle found in Pasco County with fishing hook in beak, wing wrapped in fishing line
With the help of two children, Pasco firefighters and a local wildlife sanctuary, a bald eagle is expected to fully recover after it was found with a fishing hook through its beak.
With the help of two children, Pasco firefighters and a local wildlife sanctuary, a bald eagle is expected to fully recover after it was found with a fishing hook through its beak.
Birds safer near Sunshine Skyway, thanks to tip from boaters
Paul Corsi and his family spend a lot of time on and around the water near the Skyway looking for injured pelicans and other birds. He says what he saw a few weeks ago was the worst: eight cormorant carcasses.
Paul Corsi and his family spend a lot of time on and around the water near the Skyway looking for injured pelicans and other birds. He says what he saw a few weeks ago was the worst: eight cormorant carcasses.