'What the Hell?': Family and pet dog frightened by bald eagle’s visit
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
Fishermen, rescuers race to save dolphin trapped in fishing line spotted in Indian River Lagoon
Efforts are ramping up to save a dolphin in distress swimming in the Indian River Lagoon. Its tail is wrapped up in fishing line, and people are worried time is running out to save the animal.
Efforts are ramping up to save a dolphin in distress swimming in the Indian River Lagoon. Its tail is wrapped up in fishing line, and people are worried time is running out to save the animal.
Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
Alligator mating season starts soon: Here are tips to stay safe
Love is in the air and alligators are on the move as they begin seeking a suitable significant other for the upcoming mating season.
Love is in the air and alligators are on the move as they begin seeking a suitable significant other for the upcoming mating season.
Watch: Divers’ close whale encounter after spectacular breach
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Tampa International Airport discusses potential tree removal near runway due to wildlife strikes
Tampa International Airport (TPA) officials discussed potentially removing trees and forested area near the airport’s runway because of wildlife strikes.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) officials discussed potentially removing trees and forested area near the airport’s runway because of wildlife strikes.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
Friday fishing report: April 4, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will be slow through the weekend, but they should speed up next week ahead of a full moon on Sunday, April 13.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will be slow through the weekend, but they should speed up next week ahead of a full moon on Sunday, April 13.
Florida wildlife leaders weighing state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.
Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
Friday fishing report: March 28, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant species like sheepshead, trout and redfish are biting well inshore. Hogfish, lane snapper, mangrove snapper and red grouper are active nearshore while big red grouper triggerfish are among the best catches offshore.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant species like sheepshead, trout and redfish are biting well inshore. Hogfish, lane snapper, mangrove snapper and red grouper are active nearshore while big red grouper triggerfish are among the best catches offshore.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida is welcoming a new litter containing three absolutely adorable panther kittens.