ZooTampa welcomes a baby Siamang as officials say 'they are in trouble'
Ketiga, a three-month-old baby Siamang at ZooTampa, fills a critical need for the species.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 31, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says beautiful, warmer weather should bring a better bite on the water over the next week.
Eaglets from Southwest Florida Eagle cam died from bird flu
The two eaglets from the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam that died within a day of each other tested positive for Avian Influenza.
‘We were totally surrounded’: Super pod of 1,500 dolphins captured on drone video
A rare super pod of over 1,500 dolphins was filmed on California’s central coast, creating an unforgettable sight for whale watchers and marine biologists.
Second eaglet from Southwest Florida Eagle Cam dies after suffering seizure: Officials
Two days after the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced the death of an eaglet, it said that the second eaglet in the nest has passed away.
Beloved Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglet dies: Officials
One of the beloved eaglets of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam passed away a little over a month after hatching in the famous Pritchard Realty nest.
Bok Tower Gardens raises concerns about proposed parkway potentially impacting wildlife corridor
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Cold-stunned sea turtles from St. Augustine area recovering at Apollo Beach rehab center
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 24, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the return of warmer weather, along with the upcoming new moon, will bring a better bite this coming week.
Manatee rescued from cold waters in St. Pete recovering at ZooTampa
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.
Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
10-foot gator pulled from Florida storm drain
Florida firefighters never know what they may encounter on the job.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 17, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent colder weather has made fishing more difficult in many areas, but Friday and Saturday could make for better conditions on the back side of a full moon.
Hillsborough County holds prescribed burn as part of year-round wildfire prevention efforts
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pings off Florida beach 3 times in 1 day, officials say
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 10, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish that are more cold-tolerant ? like redfish, sheepshead and trout ? are biting well during the cold fronts. Nearshore and offshore has been tougher for fishing, but hogfish and red grouper are abundant in some spots.
Will frozen iguanas fall from trees in Florida?
As temperatures drop, there is a possibility iguanas may drop as well.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Florida lawmakers consider replacing state bird
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 3, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says warmer temperatures this weekend will allow for good fishing. More weather changes through next week could make for less favorable conditions, but things should get better by the following weekend.