Video: Manatee gives diver hug while swimming in Central Florida spring
A manatee gave a Florida diver a hug and the unexpected moment was caught on camera.
A manatee gave a Florida diver a hug and the unexpected moment was caught on camera.
Alligator found outside Virginia motel room escorted away by Fairfax County Police
Fairfax County Police removed an alligator from outside a Virginia motel early Monday after a caller reported spotting the reptile near their room.
Fairfax County Police removed an alligator from outside a Virginia motel early Monday after a caller reported spotting the reptile near their room.
Galápagos Tortoise in Miami celebrates first Father's Day on 135th birthday
Zoo Miami is celebrating a possible world record after Goliath, the Galápagos Tortoise, became a first-time dad right before his 135th birthday.
Zoo Miami is celebrating a possible world record after Goliath, the Galápagos Tortoise, became a first-time dad right before his 135th birthday.
See it: Angler shatters Idaho state record with unforgettable catch
An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.
An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.
Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side
An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.
An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.
Friday fishing report: June 13, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will slow down this weekend and into next week, but fishing has been going well overall in the Bay Area.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will slow down this weekend and into next week, but fishing has been going well overall in the Bay Area.
Boca Grande shark attack nearly severed Florida girl’s hand
A Florida girl is recovering after being bitten by a shark earlier this week.
A Florida girl is recovering after being bitten by a shark earlier this week.
Child injured in shark attack along Southwest Florida beach
A child is recovering in a Florida hospital after being attacked on Wednesday by a shark while swimming along the state’s Gulf Coast, first responders said.
A child is recovering in a Florida hospital after being attacked on Wednesday by a shark while swimming along the state’s Gulf Coast, first responders said.
Video: Largo officer jumps, squeals during first gator encounter
A newer officer with the Largo Police Department is a New York transplant and had a very jumpy reaction to his first gator encounter.
A newer officer with the Largo Police Department is a New York transplant and had a very jumpy reaction to his first gator encounter.
How many gopher tortoises are left on Egmont Key after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept many away?
In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40.
In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40.
Yellowstone tourist gored after approaching bison, rangers say
It's the second time a person has been injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this year.
It's the second time a person has been injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this year.
Mama bear, cubs make themselves at home on South Carolina deck, raid bird feeder
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
Protecting yourself against mosquitos: Sarasota County Mosquito Management is already taking steps
They’re annoying, they can carry diseases and right now is the time we start to see and feel more mosquitos coming out.
They’re annoying, they can carry diseases and right now is the time we start to see and feel more mosquitos coming out.
Florida organization sets record for Burmese python captures during latest season
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Florida man accused of dealing drugs, promoting dogfighting kept 9-foot alligator on property: JSO
A drug bust in Florida landed a man in jail and led to the rescue of a 9-foot alligator and multiple neglected dogs that may have been used for dog fighting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A drug bust in Florida landed a man in jail and led to the rescue of a 9-foot alligator and multiple neglected dogs that may have been used for dog fighting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Lu, beloved Homosassa Springs hippo, dies at 65
Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park officials announced late Sunday.
Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park officials announced late Sunday.
Bald eagle infected with bird flu successfully rehabbed, released back into wild
A bald eagle infected with bird flu is back in the wild after making a full recovery.
A bald eagle infected with bird flu is back in the wild after making a full recovery.
Friday fishing report: June 6, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent rain and cloud cover has lowered the sea surface temperature, especially in back bay areas. That?s ?waking up? the fish, according to Hubbard, leading to a better bite.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent rain and cloud cover has lowered the sea surface temperature, especially in back bay areas. That?s ?waking up? the fish, according to Hubbard, leading to a better bite.
Hay bales on Bradenton Beach safeguard sea turtles
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete City Council unanimously approves $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs
St. Pete councilors unanimously approved $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs, and said the project was currently tracking to meet its expected budget.
St. Pete councilors unanimously approved $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs, and said the project was currently tracking to meet its expected budget.