Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Bear spends day in tree near Markham Woods Middle School, feet away from carpool lane
A bear that spent the better part of Monday in a tree near a Seminole County middle school, came down after about eight hours and headed into some nearby woods.
Pollen reaches high to extreme levels across southern US as season reaches full throttle
NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.
Watch: Crocodile and alligator battle it out in Everglades National Park
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
Friday fishing report: March 21, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant fish such as redfish, trout and sheepshead will likely be active over the next few days. As temperatures warm up again and a new moon approaches next week, snook could get more active inshore. Nearshore and offshore, mangrove snapper bites have picked up.
Florida welcomes three new baby panthers, officials say
Florida is welcoming a new litter containing three absolutely adorable panther kittens.
FWC investigating 9 manatee deaths in 6 weeks in the Homosassa River
An investigation is now underway to figure out what caused several manatees to die in the Homosassa River in Citrus County.
Friday fishing report: March 14, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says a full moon is creating more tidal flows, leading to better opportunities to catch fish. Conditions could get rough this weekend, though, with stronger winds ahead of storms late Sunday into Monday.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
VIDEO: Enormous Florida alligator wanders golf course
A Florida woman recently captured a video of an enormous alligator wandering about a golf course at Stonegate Oaks in Kissimmee.
Video: Florida gator scares delivery driver who hands off job to Bradenton officer: ‘Where’s my pizza?"
A Bradenton police officer doubled as a pizza delivery guy and a photographer after an 8-foot alligator hiding under a car caused a commotion in a 55-plus community.
Massive great white shark among several being tracked off Florida coast
A non-profit organization focused on monitoring and conserving marine life is tracking several large sharks off the coast of Florida, providing valuable insights into the movements of these giant predators.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.
Friday fishing report: March 7, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent fluctuations in temperatures have made fishing conditions tougher. Things could calm down by next Tuesday and Wednesday, with warming trends and larger tides ahead of a full moon making for a better bite.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
Alligator attack: 911 call reveals gator bit woman, snatched life vest as group kayaked in Polk County
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people on Monday in a canal near the Polk/Osceola County line.
Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County: FWC
A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 28, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says there?s plenty of flowing water on the back side of the new moon, allowing for fish to be more active. Hubbard says fishing should be ?really hot? this weekend and into next week before a front brings low pressure while a quarter moon brings a slowing of the tides.