First leatherback sea turtle nest of 2020 is the earliest ever documented in Florida
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
Rare rainbow snake seen in Ocala is first sighting of species since 1969
Two women were hiking in the Ocala National Forest when they stumbled upon a critter that hasn’t been seen in over 50 years within the county.
Two women were hiking in the Ocala National Forest when they stumbled upon a critter that hasn’t been seen in over 50 years within the county.
In 2019, manatee deaths in Florida dropped to 606
Fewer manatees died in 2019 in Florida compared with the year before.
Fewer manatees died in 2019 in Florida compared with the year before.
So many migratory birds flew over Key West, they showed up on weather radar
So many migratory birds flocked from Cuba to Florida on Sunday night, the National Weather Service said they appeared on radar in Key West.
So many migratory birds flocked from Cuba to Florida on Sunday night, the National Weather Service said they appeared on radar in Key West.
‘Romp’ of playful otters appear on Florida boardwalk
A few river otters in Florida were feeling extra playful on Valentine’s Day.
A few river otters in Florida were feeling extra playful on Valentine’s Day.
Neurological issue affecting Florida panthers more widespread than previously thought: FWC
FWC offered a concerning update to a mysterious neurological disorder affecting Florida’s panthers and bobcats.
FWC offered a concerning update to a mysterious neurological disorder affecting Florida’s panthers and bobcats.
Fishing Report: February 14, 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.
Rare right whale mother, calf seen off South Carolina coast
A rare mother right whale and her calf were spotted off the coast of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday, February 10.
A rare mother right whale and her calf were spotted off the coast of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday, February 10.
North Port resident finds large gator in their garage
It might not be unusual to find bugs or other small critters in your garage. But if you're in Florida, add alligators to the list of unwelcome visitors!
It might not be unusual to find bugs or other small critters in your garage. But if you're in Florida, add alligators to the list of unwelcome visitors!
Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered
For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg.
For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg.
These Florida manatees love their lettuce
Two orphaned – and growing – manatees at an Ohio zoo have hefty appetites.
Two orphaned – and growing – manatees at an Ohio zoo have hefty appetites.
Tampa mayor meets with Rays to discuss team's future
Lead Hillsborough negotiator Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the Rays met for two-and-a-half hours in the mayor's office, their first meeting in over a year.
Lead Hillsborough negotiator Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the Rays met for two-and-a-half hours in the mayor's office, their first meeting in over a year.
Lakeland mom steps in after 'crazy river otter' attacks dog, girl
A Polk County girl opened the door to help her dog escape an otter, then tried to shut the door quickly. But apparently not quickly enough. The otter squeezed in and attacked her, too.
A Polk County girl opened the door to help her dog escape an otter, then tried to shut the door quickly. But apparently not quickly enough. The otter squeezed in and attacked her, too.
Eagle-eyed volunteers help our national symbol soar
Florida has the country's largest bald eagle population outside of Alaska. But our state also has one of the highest rates of development, which can be problematic for our national symbol.
Florida has the country's largest bald eagle population outside of Alaska. But our state also has one of the highest rates of development, which can be problematic for our national symbol.
Once farmland, Perico Preserve now perfect home for once-homeless gopher tortoises
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
Fishing Report: February 7, 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.
Coyote euthanized after it was rescued from water at Port of Miami
An unusual animal rescue took place at a Florida dock where a coyote was rescued -- but later euthanized, officials said.
An unusual animal rescue took place at a Florida dock where a coyote was rescued -- but later euthanized, officials said.
Super-sized funnel-web spider named 'Dwayne The Rock Johnson' to 'save lives' in Australia
A “giant” funnel-web that was brought to the Australian Reptile Park on the New South Wales Central Coast, will play a role in the facility’s antivenom program to help save the lives of people bitten by the deadly spider.
A “giant” funnel-web that was brought to the Australian Reptile Park on the New South Wales Central Coast, will play a role in the facility’s antivenom program to help save the lives of people bitten by the deadly spider.
Fishing Report: January 31, 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.
Group of Tibetan monks help release sea turtle in Florida Keys
Visiting Tibetan monks helped release a rehabilitated sea turtle in the Florida Keys Thursday.
Visiting Tibetan monks helped release a rehabilitated sea turtle in the Florida Keys Thursday.


















