Manatee County 44th Avenue East construction ahead of schedule despite eagle nest work around

Construction continues in Manatee County on the 44th Avenue East extension, which is expected to help relieve some of the congestion on I-75 as well as State Road 64 and 70. 

Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.

FWC marine mammal facility at Eckerd College to get $18M upgrade

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s marine mammal facility on Eckerd College’s campus is getting an upgrade. 

Trump pardons 2 divers who freed 19 sharks off the coast of Florida

Two South Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman’s longline several miles from shore have been pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Video: Florida trapper wrangles alligator found in pool

Deputies and a professional trapper in South Florida had a tough time getting a 7-foot gator out of a swimming pool, with video showing the struggle in a family's backyard.

Gulf World Marine Park: Florida opens criminal investigation into dolphin deaths

Several dolphins have reportedly died over the span of five months at a Florida marine park and aquarium, prompting several investigations, including a statewide criminal investigation, according to officials and media reports.

Friday fishing report: May 30, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says back bay waters are clean and clear for the time being, with this weekend?s expected rain likely making for better fishing conditions after a period of heat.

Man used life vest to fend off alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park

New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.

Bear crashes through Kentucky home's ceiling after climbing into attic

A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.

Mother osprey released days after being rescued from hook, fishing line

A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.

Jellyfish sting nearly 100 beachgoers in Daytona Beach over holiday weekend

Nearly 100 people were stung by jellyfish along Daytona Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, prompting warnings from local officials and beach safety crews.

Tailless alligator seen waddling across road in Southern Louisiana

A tailless alligator was seen slowly waddling across a road in southern Louisiana on Monday, May 19, as onlookers watched in disbelief, footage shows.

Giant rat species captured on video for 1st time in Papua New Guinea

A newly released video shows the first-ever footage of the subalpine woolly rat, one of the world’s largest rodents, captured in Papua New Guinea.

Friday fishing report: May 23, 2025
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says there should be good moving water and current ahead of a new moon on Tuesday.